Life Span
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Biennial and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
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Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Red Clover
In Hindi
Tilaka
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Tilapia
Rotklee
In French
Tilapia
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
tilapia
Trébol rojo
In Greek
tilaka
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
tilaka
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
tilakiem
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
tilaka
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Trifolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tilaka and Red Clover
Season and care of Tilaka and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Tilaka and Red Clover Physical Information
Tilaka and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Red Clover are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Tilaka and Red Clover
Care of Tilaka and Red Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.