About Tilaka and Beardtongue
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
South-Central United States
Types
Simarouba glauca
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
No Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
PENSTEMON cobaea
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Beardtongue
In Hindi
Tilaka
Beardtongue
In German
Tilapia
Bartfaden
In French
Tilapia
beardtongue
In Spanish
tilapia
beardtongue
In Greek
tilaka
Beardtongue
In Portuguese
tilaka
Beardtongue
In Polish
tilakiem
Beardtongue
In Latin
tilaka
ursus lingua
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tilaka and Beardtongue
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Beardtongue? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Beardtongue. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Beardtongue doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Beardtongue 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 Beardtongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Beardtongue
Season and care of Tilaka and Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Beardtongue is Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Beardtongue Physical Information
Tilaka and Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Beardtongue are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
- Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Beardtongue
Care of Tilaka and Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.