Ragged Robin

Tilaka

About Ragged Robin and Tilaka

Ragged Robin

Tilaka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

308

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Habitat

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-710-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

21,22

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Cuneate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Wildflower

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Common Name

Ragged Robin

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

In Hindi

Ragged Robin

Tilaka

In German

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

Tilapia

In French

Ragged Robin

Tilapia

In Spanish

petirrojo desigual

tilapia

In Greek

ragged Robin

tilaka

In Portuguese

Ragged Robin

tilaka

In Polish

Ragged Robin

tilakiem

In Latin

Robin ragged

tilaka

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Ebenales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Symplocaceae

Genus

Lychnis

Symplocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6040

1 27800

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Properties of Ragged Robin and Tilaka

Wondering what are the properties of Ragged Robin and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Ragged Robin and Tilaka. Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Ragged Robin does not have fragrant flowers. Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Tilaka has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Ragged Robin and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Tilaka

Season and care of Ragged Robin and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Tilaka season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.

Ragged Robin and Tilaka Physical Information

Ragged Robin and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Tilaka are as follows:

Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Ragged Robin and Tilaka

Care of Ragged Robin and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.