Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Simarouba glauca
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
Tilaka
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Tilapia
Pfeifengras
In French
Tilapia
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
tilapia
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
tilaka
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
tilaka
purple moor-grass
In Polish
tilakiem
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
tilaka
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tilaka and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Tilaka and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Tilaka and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tilaka and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Tilaka and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.