Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
open forests
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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 spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Tilaka
In German
Silver Wattle
Tilapia
In French
Mimosa d'été
Tilapia
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
tilapia
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
tilaka
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
tilaka
In Polish
Silver Wattle
tilakiem
In Latin
Silver Wattle
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Wattle and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Tilaka. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like and Tilaka has allergic reactions like . 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 Silver Wattle and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Tilaka
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Tilaka season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Tilaka Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Tilaka are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Tilaka
Care of Silver Wattle and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.