Tilaka

Azalea

About Tilaka and Azalea

Tilaka

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Simarouba glauca

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

810

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-128-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Linear

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

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

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

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

Tilaka

Azalea

In German

Tilapia

Azalee

In French

Tilapia

azalée

In Spanish

tilapia

azalea

In Greek

tilaka

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

tilaka

Azalea

In Polish

tilakiem

azalia

In Latin

tilaka

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Ericales

Family

Symplocaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

401024

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Azalea

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

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Azalea

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

Tilaka and Azalea Physical Information

Tilaka and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Azalea are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tilaka and Azalea

Care of Tilaka and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.