Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Simarouba glauca
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In German
Tilapia
Chorisia
In French
Tilapia
Chorisia
In Spanish
tilapia
Chorisia
In Portuguese
tilaka
Chorisia
In Polish
tilakiem
Chorisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tilaka and Chorisia
Season and care of Tilaka and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Chorisia Physical Information
Tilaka and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Chorisia are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tilaka and Chorisia
Care of Tilaka and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia 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 Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.