Life Span
Not Available
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Tilaka
Pride of Barbados
In German
Tilapia
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Tilapia
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
tilapia
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
tilaka
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
tilaka
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
tilakiem
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
tilaka
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tilaka and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Tilaka and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Tilaka and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Pride of Barbados
Care of Tilaka and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.