Tilaka

Pinkroot

About Tilaka and Pinkroot

Tilaka

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm91.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

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, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Spigelia marilandica

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

In Hindi

Tilaka

pinkroot

In German

Tilapia

Spigelia

In French

Tilapia

Spigelia

In Spanish

tilapia

Spigelia

In Greek

tilaka

Spigelia

In Portuguese

tilaka

Spigelia

In Polish

tilakiem

Spigelia

In Latin

tilaka

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Gentianales

Family

Symplocaceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Symplocos

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4060

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Pinkroot

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

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Pinkroot

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

Tilaka and Pinkroot Physical Information

Tilaka and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Pinkroot are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Tilaka and Pinkroot

Care of Tilaka and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.