Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Simarouba glauca
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
Tilaka
Water Celery
In German
Tilapia
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Tilapia
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
tilapia
El apio agua
In Greek
tilaka
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
tilaka
Aipo água
In Polish
tilakiem
Seler Woda
In Latin
tilaka
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tilaka and Water Celery
Season and care of Tilaka and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Water Celery Physical Information
Tilaka and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Water Celery are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Water Celery
Care of Tilaka and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.