Tilaka

Arbutus

About Tilaka and Arbutus

Tilaka

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

812

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-127-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Arbutus

In Hindi

Tilaka

सदाबहार

In German

Tilapia

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Tilapia

arbousier

In Spanish

tilapia

Arbitus

In Greek

tilaka

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

tilaka

árbuto

In Polish

tilakiem

mącznik

In Latin

tilaka

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Ericales

Family

Symplocaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

408

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Arbutus. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Arbutus 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 Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Arbutus

Season and care of Tilaka and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Tilaka and Arbutus Physical Information

Tilaka and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Arbutus are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tilaka and Arbutus

Care of Tilaka and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.