Tilaka

Mahonia

About Tilaka and Mahonia

Tilaka

Mahonia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

China

Types

Simarouba glauca

Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii

Number of Varieties

8180

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Dry areas, Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-126-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

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

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Mulch, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis

Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, 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

Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

MAHONIA fortunei

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Mahonia

In Hindi

Tilaka

Mahonia

In German

Tilapia

Mahonia

In French

Tilapia

Mahonia

In Spanish

tilapia

Mahonia

In Greek

tilaka

Mahonia

In Portuguese

tilaka

mahonia

In Polish

tilakiem

Mahonia

In Latin

tilaka

Mahonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Ranunculales

Family

Symplocaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Mahonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4070

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Mahonia

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

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Mahonia

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

Tilaka and Mahonia Physical Information

Tilaka and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Mahonia are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tilaka and Mahonia

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