Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
इमली का पेड़
In German
Chionodoxa
Tamarinde
In French
Chionodoxa
tamarinier
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
tamarindo
In Greek
Chionodoxa
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
tamarindo
In Polish
Chionodoxa
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Chionodoxa
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Chionodoxa and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Tamarind tree
Care of Chionodoxa and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.