Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Along cemeteries
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
10-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
drowsiness, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCORIS chinensis
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Lycoris Spider lily
Tilaka
In German
Spinnenlilien
Tilapia
In French
Lycoris Spider lily
Tilapia
In Spanish
Lycoris Spider lily
tilapia
In Greek
Lycoris Spider lily
tilaka
In Portuguese
Lycoris Spider lily
tilaka
In Polish
Lycoris Spider lily
tilakiem
In Latin
Lycoris Spider lily
tilaka
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Spider lily and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Spider lily and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Spider lily and Tilaka. Spider lily doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Spider lily does not have fragrant flowers. Spider lily has allergic reactions like drowsiness and Vomiting and Tilaka has allergic reactions like drowsiness and Vomiting. 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 Spider lily and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spider lily and Tilaka
Season and care of Spider lily and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Spider lily and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spider lily season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Spider lily and Tilaka Physical Information
Spider lily and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Spider lily and Tilaka are as follows:
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spider lily and Tilaka
Care of Spider lily and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spider lily 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 Spider lily 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.