Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Mealybugs
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Tilaka
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Tilapia
Mexican Bambus
In French
Tilapia
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
tilapia
bambú mexicana
In Greek
tilaka
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
tilaka
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
tilakiem
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
tilaka
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Symplocaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tilaka and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Tilaka and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Tilaka and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Tilaka and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Tilaka and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.