Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-12
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Pepperwort
Tilaka
In German
Pepperwort
Tilapia
In French
Pepperwort
Tilapia
In Spanish
Pepperwort
tilapia
In Greek
Pepperwort
tilaka
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
tilaka
In Polish
Pepperwort
tilakiem
In Latin
Pepperwort
tilaka
Phylum
Charophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pepperwort and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Tilaka. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Tilaka
Season and care of Pepperwort and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperwort and Tilaka Physical Information
Pepperwort and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Tilaka are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Tilaka
Care of Pepperwort and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.