Tilaka

Meadow Phlox

About Tilaka and Meadow Phlox

Tilaka

Meadow Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flowering Plants

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

860

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm38.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, 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

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

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

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, 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

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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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

PHLOX maculata

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Meadow Phlox

In Hindi

Tilaka

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

Tilapia

Wiese Phlox

In French

Tilapia

Meadow Phlox

In Spanish

tilapia

prado Phlox

In Greek

tilaka

Meadow Phlox

In Portuguese

tilaka

Meadow Phlox

In Polish

tilakiem

łąka Phlox

In Latin

tilaka

Phlox meadow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Solanales

Family

Symplocaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4070

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Meadow Phlox

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

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Meadow Phlox

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

Tilaka and Meadow Phlox Physical Information

Tilaka and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Meadow Phlox are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tilaka and Meadow Phlox

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