Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
old gardens
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cuneate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Flammenbaum
Tilapia
In French
Delonix regia
Tilapia
In Spanish
malinche
tilapia
In Greek
Delonix regia
tilaka
In Portuguese
flamboiã
tilaka
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Royal Poinciana and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Poinciana and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Royal Poinciana and Tilaka. Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Poinciana does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Royal Poinciana and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Tilaka
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Tilaka season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Royal Poinciana and Tilaka Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Tilaka are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Tilaka
Care of Royal Poinciana and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Poinciana 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.