Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Ipomoea aquatica
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Tilaka
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Tilapia
In French
Épinards d'eau
Tilapia
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
tilapia
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
tilaka
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
tilaka
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
tilakiem
In Latin
Water Spinach
tilaka
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Water Spinach and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Tilaka. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like and Tilaka has allergic reactions like . 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 Water Spinach and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Tilaka
Season and care of Water Spinach and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Spinach and Tilaka Physical Information
Water Spinach and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Tilaka are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Spinach and Tilaka
Care of Water Spinach and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Spinach 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.