Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Perennial
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray 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
Grass like
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ipheion uniflorum
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Spring Starflower, Springstar
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Spring Starflower
Tilaka
In German
Frühling Borretsch
Tilapia
In French
Spring Starflower
Tilapia
In Spanish
primavera Flor de estrella
tilapia
In Greek
άνοιξη starflower
tilaka
In Portuguese
primavera Starflower
tilaka
In Polish
Wiosna Starflower
tilakiem
In Latin
Spring Starflower
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ebenales
Family
Liliaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Spring Starflower and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Spring Starflower and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Spring Starflower and Tilaka. Spring Starflower doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Spring Starflower does not have fragrant flowers. Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spring Starflower and Tilaka
Season and care of Spring Starflower and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Starflower and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Starflower season is Spring and Tilaka season is Spring. The type of soil for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Spring Starflower and Tilaka Physical Information
Spring Starflower and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Starflower and Tilaka are as follows:
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spring Starflower and Tilaka
Care of Spring Starflower and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower 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.