Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
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Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Stomach burn
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Parsnip
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Pastinake
Tilapia
In Spanish
Chirivía
tilapia
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
tilaka
In Portuguese
cherivia
tilaka
In Polish
Pasternak
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Parsnip and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Parsnip and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Parsnip and Tilaka. Parsnip doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Parsnip does not have fragrant flowers. Parsnip has allergic reactions like Stomach burn and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Stomach burn. 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 Parsnip and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Parsnip and Tilaka
Season and care of Parsnip and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Tilaka season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Parsnip and Tilaka Physical Information
Parsnip and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Tilaka are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Parsnip and Tilaka
Care of Parsnip and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Parsnip 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.