Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
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In German
Tilapia
Twinleaf
In French
Tilapia
Twinleaf
In Spanish
tilapia
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
tilaka
Twinleaf
In Polish
tilakiem
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Ranunculales
Family
Symplocaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Tilaka and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Twinleaf. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Twinleaf
Season and care of Tilaka and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Twinleaf Physical Information
Tilaka and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Twinleaf are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tilaka and Twinleaf
Care of Tilaka and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.