Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Simarouba glauca
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
-
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Tilaka
Siberian Iris
In German
Tilapia
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Tilapia
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
tilapia
Siberian Iris
In Greek
tilaka
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
tilaka
Siberian Iris
In Polish
tilakiem
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
tilaka
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Tilaka and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Siberian Iris. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Tilaka and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Tilaka and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tilaka and Siberian Iris
Care of Tilaka and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.