Life Span
Not Available
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Tilaka
Bog Rosemary
In German
Tilapia
Rosmarinheide
In French
Tilapia
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
tilapia
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
tilaka
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
tilaka
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
tilakiem
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
tilaka
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Tilaka and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Bog Rosemary. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Tilaka and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Tilaka and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Tilaka and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tilaka and Bog Rosemary
Care of Tilaka and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.