Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange Red
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
इमली का पेड़
In German
Lampionblume
Tamarinde
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
tamarinier
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
tamarindo
In Greek
Chinese lantern
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
tamarindo
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Chinese lantern
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Physalis
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Physaleae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree
Care of Chinese Lantern and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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.