Type
Herb
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Thai Basil
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Tilaka
In German
Hortensie
Tilapia
In French
Hortensia
Tilapia
In Spanish
Hortensia
tilapia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
tilaka
In Polish
Hortensja
tilakiem
Family
Lamiaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Thai Basil and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Tilaka. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Thai Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Thai Basil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Thai Basil and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Tilaka
Season and care of Thai Basil and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Thai Basil and Tilaka Physical Information
Thai Basil and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Tilaka are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thai Basil and Tilaka
Care of Thai Basil and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.