Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
wastelands
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Lavatera
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
Tilaka
In Portuguese
malva
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lavatera and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Lavatera and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Lavatera and Tilaka. Lavatera doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Lavatera does not have fragrant flowers. Lavatera has allergic reactions like and Tilaka has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lavatera and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lavatera and Tilaka
Season and care of Lavatera and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavatera and Tilaka Physical Information
Lavatera and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Tilaka are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lavatera and Tilaka
Care of Lavatera and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavatera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.