Tilaka

Sweetshrub

About Tilaka and Sweetshrub

Tilaka

Sweetshrub

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Simarouba glauca

Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

Sunset Zone

21,22

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm180.00 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, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

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

✔ ✘

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

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Rhinitis

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Root

Other Uses

Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Sweetshrub

In Hindi

Tilaka

sweetshrub

In German

Tilapia

sweetshrub

In French

Tilapia

sweetshrub

In Spanish

tilapia

sweetshrub

In Greek

tilaka

sweetshrub

In Portuguese

tilaka

sweetshrub

In Polish

tilakiem

sweetshrub

In Latin

tilaka

sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Laurales

Family

Symplocaceae

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

404

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Sweetshrub

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

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Sweetshrub

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

Tilaka and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Tilaka and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Sweetshrub are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Tilaka and Sweetshrub

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