Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, 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, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Sakaki
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Sperrstrauch
Tilapia
In Spanish
Sakaki
tilapia
In Portuguese
Sakaki
tilaka
In Polish
Sakaki
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sakaki and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Sakaki and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Sakaki and Tilaka. Sakaki doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Sakaki does not have fragrant flowers. Sakaki has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing. 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 Sakaki and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sakaki and Tilaka
Season and care of Sakaki and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Sakaki and Tilaka Physical Information
Sakaki and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Tilaka are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sakaki and Tilaka
Care of Sakaki and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sakaki 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.