Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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 flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Tilaka
In German
sweetshrub
Tilapia
In French
sweetshrub
Tilapia
In Spanish
sweetshrub
tilapia
In Greek
sweetshrub
tilaka
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
tilaka
In Polish
sweetshrub
tilakiem
In Latin
sweetshrub
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Tilaka
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Tilaka Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Tilaka are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Tilaka
Care of Sweetshrub and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub 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.