Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Brownish Red
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
-
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Tilaka
Saururus cernuus
In German
Tilapia
Saururus cernuus
In French
Tilapia
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
tilapia
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
tilaka
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
tilaka
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
tilakiem
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
tilaka
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Tilaka and Saururus cernuus
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Saururus cernuus? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Saururus cernuus. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Saururus cernuus doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Tilaka and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Tilaka and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tilaka and Saururus cernuus
Care of Tilaka and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.