Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
Tilaka
Japanese pieris
In German
Tilapia
Japanese pieris
In French
Tilapia
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
tilapia
Japanese pieris
In Greek
tilaka
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
tilaka
Japanese pieris
In Polish
tilakiem
Japanese pieris
In Latin
tilaka
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lyonieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tilaka and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of Tilaka and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
Tilaka and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
Tilaka and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of Tilaka and Japanese Pieris
Care of Tilaka and Japanese Pieris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Japanese Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.