Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
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
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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
-
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Tilaka
candlenut पेड़
In German
Tilapia
Candlenut Baum
In French
Tilapia
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
tilapia
árbol candlenut
In Greek
tilaka
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
tilaka
candlenut árvore
In Polish
tilakiem
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
tilaka
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Ebenales
Malpighiales
Family
Symplocaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tilaka and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Candlenut. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Candlenut
Season and care of Tilaka and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Candlenut Physical Information
Tilaka and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Candlenut are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Tilaka and Candlenut
Care of Tilaka and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.