Tilaka

Desert Willow

About Tilaka and Desert Willow

Tilaka

Desert Willow

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Simarouba glauca

Chilopsis linearis

Number of Varieties

812

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-127-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

Sunset Zone

21,22

3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Orange

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

CHILOPSIS linearis

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Desert Willow

In Hindi

Tilaka

रेगिस्तान विलो

In German

Tilapia

Wüsten Weide

In French

Tilapia

desert Willow

In Spanish

tilapia

Desert Willow

In Greek

tilaka

έρημο Willow

In Portuguese

tilaka

Willow deserto

In Polish

tilakiem

desert Willow

In Latin

tilaka

desert Willow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Lamiales

Family

Symplocaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Chilopsis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

4070

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Desert Willow

Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Desert Willow? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Desert Willow. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Desert Willow doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Desert Willow

Season and care of Tilaka and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tilaka and Desert Willow Physical Information

Tilaka and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Desert Willow are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green

Care of Tilaka and Desert Willow

Care of Tilaka and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.