Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
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Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Warmer regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-5
10-12
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-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
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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies
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Allergy
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trifolium pratense
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Red Clover
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
लाल तिपतिया घास
Tilaka
In German
Rotklee
Tilapia
In French
Trèfle rouge
Tilapia
In Spanish
Trébol rojo
tilapia
In Greek
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
tilaka
In Portuguese
Trevo vermelho
tilaka
In Polish
Czerwona koniczyna
tilakiem
In Latin
Trifolium pratense
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Trifolium
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Red Clover and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Red Clover and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Red Clover and Tilaka. Red Clover doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Red Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Red Clover has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease and Nausea and Tilaka has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease and Nausea. 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 Red Clover and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Clover and Tilaka
Season and care of Red Clover and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Red Clover and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Clover is Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Clover is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Clover and Tilaka Physical Information
Red Clover and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Clover and Tilaka are as follows:
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Clover and Tilaka
Care of Red Clover and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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.