Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
World/Pandemic
Types
Simarouba glauca
Papyrus
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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Other Uses
-
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Tilaka
dwarf papyrus
In German
Tilapia
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Tilapia
papyrus nain
In Spanish
tilapia
papiro enano
In Greek
tilaka
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
tilaka
papiro anão
In Polish
tilakiem
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
tilaka
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Tilaka and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.