Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
African violet
In Hindi
Tilaka
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Tilapia
African Violet
In French
Tilapia
African Violet
In Spanish
tilapia
Violeta africana
In Greek
tilaka
African Violet
In Portuguese
tilaka
Violet africano
In Polish
tilakiem
African Violet
In Latin
tilaka
African Violet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyrtandroideae
Properties of Tilaka and African Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and African Violet? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and African Violet. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and African Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and African Violet has allergic reactions like Rhinitis. 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 Tilaka and African Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and African Violet
Season and care of Tilaka and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and African Violet Physical Information
Tilaka and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and African Violet are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
- African Violet leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and African Violet
Care of Tilaka and African Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.