Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
Simarouba glauca
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
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Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Tilaka
meadow saffron
In German
Tilapia
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Tilapia
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
tilapia
Estado de conservación
In Greek
tilaka
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
tilaka
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
tilakiem
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
tilaka
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Tilaka and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Meadow Saffron. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Meadow Saffron 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 Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Tilaka and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Tilaka and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Meadow Saffron
Care of Tilaka and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.