Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Water Celery
Tilaka
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Tilapia
In French
Céleri d'eau
Tilapia
In Spanish
El apio agua
tilapia
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
tilaka
In Portuguese
Aipo água
tilaka
In Polish
Seler Woda
tilakiem
In Latin
Aqua Apium
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Water Celery and Tilaka
Season and care of Water Celery and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Tilaka Physical Information
Water Celery and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Tilaka are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Tilaka
Care of Water Celery and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.