Life Span
Not Available
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Tilaka
Tabernaemontana
In German
Tilapia
Tabernaemontana
In French
Tilapia
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
tilapia
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
tilaka
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
tilaka
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
tilakiem
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
tilaka
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Gentianales
Family
Symplocaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Tilaka and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Tilaka and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Tilaka and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tilaka and Crape Jasmine
Care of Tilaka and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.