Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Tilaka
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Tilapia
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Tilapia
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
tilapia
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
tilaka
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
tilaka
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
tilakiem
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
tilaka
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Sarcococca confusa doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Tilaka and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.