Blue Lily

Tamarind tree

About Blue Lily and Tamarind tree

Blue Lily

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Agapanthus

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

12100

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Habitat

Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Blue, Blue Violet

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor, Striped

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Analgesic

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

chest congestion, Intestinal irritations

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

ब्लू लिली

इमली का पेड़

In German

Blaue Lilie

Tamarinde

In French

Lily Bleu

tamarinier

In Spanish

lirio azul

tamarindo

In Greek

μπλε Lily

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Lily azul

tamarindo

In Polish

niebieski Lily

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

blue lilium

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Fabales

Family

Liliaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Agapanthus

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

10100

1 27800

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Properties of Blue Lily and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lily and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Blue Lily and Tamarind tree. Blue Lily doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lily has allergic reactions like Analgesic and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Analgesic. 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 Blue Lily and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Lily and Tamarind tree

Season and care of Blue Lily and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.

Blue Lily and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Blue Lily and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Blue Lily and Tamarind tree

Care of Blue Lily and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.