Tilaka

Stevia

About Tilaka and Stevia

Tilaka

Stevia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Herbs

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-12-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm40.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Even Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

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

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Cuttings, root cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Does not require fertilizer once established

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, 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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Flies

Allergy

Rhinitis

Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Hypoglycaemic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

STEVIA rebaudiana

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf

In Hindi

Tilaka

Stevia

In German

Tilapia

Stevia

In French

Tilapia

Stevia

In Spanish

tilapia

Stevia

In Greek

tilaka

Stevia

In Portuguese

tilaka

Stevia

In Polish

tilakiem

Stewia

In Latin

tilaka

Stevia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Asterales

Family

Symplocaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Symplocos

Stevia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Number of Species

40240

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Stevia

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

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Stevia

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

Tilaka and Stevia Physical Information

Tilaka and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Stevia are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tilaka and Stevia

Care of Tilaka and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.