Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
Simarouba glauca
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Tilaka
Zonal Geranium
In German
Tilapia
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Tilapia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
tilapia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
tilaka
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
tilaka
zonal Geranium
In Polish
tilakiem
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
tilaka
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Geraniales
Family
Symplocaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Tilaka and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Zonal Geranium. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Tilaka and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Tilaka and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Tilaka and Zonal Geranium
Care of Tilaka and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.