Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Africa, Asia, Australia
Types
Quamash
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Terminalia catappa
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
In Hindi
केमाज़
जंगली बादाम
In German
Camas
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
In Spanish
Camas
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
In Greek
Camas
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
Camas
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
In Polish
Camas
Migdałecznik właściwy
In Latin
camas
inti almont
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Liliaceae
Combretaceae
Genus
Camassia
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Camas and Indian Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Indian Almond? We provide you with everything About Camas and Indian Almond. Camas doesn't have thorns and Indian Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Indian Almond has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Camas and Indian Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Indian Almond
Season and care of Camas and Indian Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Indian Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Indian Almond season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Indian Almond is Loam while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Indian Almond Physical Information
Camas and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Indian Almond are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Camas and Indian Almond
Care of Camas and Indian Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.