Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe
Types
Simarouba glauca
Iris
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Tilaka
Dwarf Iris
In German
Tilapia
Zwergiris
In French
Tilapia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
tilapia
Enano Iris
In Greek
tilaka
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
tilaka
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
tilakiem
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
tilaka
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Tilaka and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Dwarf Iris. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Tilaka and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Tilaka and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Tilaka and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Tilaka and Dwarf Iris
Care of Tilaka and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.