Life Span
Not Available
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
Tilaka
Artemisia
In German
Tilapia
Artemisia
In French
Tilapia
Artemisia
In Spanish
tilapia
Artemisia
In Greek
tilaka
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
tilaka
Artemisia
In Polish
tilakiem
Artemisia
In Latin
tilaka
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Symplocos
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Tilaka and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Artemisia. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Artemisia 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 Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Artemisia
Season and care of Tilaka and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Artemisia Physical Information
Tilaka and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Artemisia are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tilaka and Artemisia
Care of Tilaka and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.