Tilaka

Sasanqua

About Tilaka and Sasanqua

Tilaka

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Japan

Types

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

815

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-127-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Tilaka

sasanqua

In German

Tilapia

sasanqua

In French

Tilapia

sasanqua

In Spanish

tilapia

sasanqua

In Greek

tilaka

sasanqua

In Portuguese

tilaka

Sasankya

In Polish

tilakiem

Sasankya

In Latin

tilaka

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Theales

Family

Symplocaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40250

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Sasanqua

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

Tilaka and Sasanqua Physical Information

Tilaka and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Sasanqua are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Tilaka and Sasanqua

Care of Tilaka and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.