Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herb
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Simarouba glauca
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Tilaka
Hydrangea
In German
Tilapia
Hortensie
In French
Tilapia
Hortensia
In Spanish
tilapia
Hortensia
In Portuguese
tilaka
Hortênsia
In Polish
tilakiem
Hortensja
Family
Symplocaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tilaka and Thai Basil
Season and care of Tilaka and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Tilaka and Thai Basil Physical Information
Tilaka and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Thai Basil are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Tilaka and Thai Basil
Care of Tilaka and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.