Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
India, Iran
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Compound
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Asafoetida
In German
Tilapia
asafoetida
In French
Tilapia
Asafoetida
In Spanish
tilapia
Asa fétida
In Greek
tilaka
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
tilaka
Asafoetida
In Polish
tilakiem
Asafoetida
In Latin
tilaka
Asafoetida
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tilaka and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Asafoetida. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Asafoetida
Season and care of Tilaka and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Asafoetida Physical Information
Tilaka and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Asafoetida are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tilaka and Asafoetida
Care of Tilaka and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.