Schefflera

Tilaka

About Schefflera and Tilaka

Schefflera

Tilaka

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Schefflera actinophylla

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

9008

0 40000

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Shaded sites

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

900.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obtuse

Cuneate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mites

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Common Name

Schefflera

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

In Hindi

Schefflera

Tilaka

In German

Schefflera

Tilapia

In French

Schefflera

Tilapia

In Spanish

Schefflera

tilapia

In Greek

Schefflera

tilaka

In Portuguese

Schefflera

tilaka

In Polish

Schefflera

tilakiem

In Latin

Schefflera

tilaka

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Ebenales

Family

Araliaceae

Symplocaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Symplocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70040

1 27800

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Properties of Schefflera and Tilaka

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

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Tilaka

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

Schefflera and Tilaka Physical Information

Schefflera and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Tilaka are as follows:

Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Schefflera and Tilaka

Care of Schefflera and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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.