Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Calypso, Caribe
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
River side, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
धनिया
इमली का पेड़
In German
Koriander
Tamarinde
In French
Coriandre
tamarinier
In Spanish
Cilantro
tamarindo
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Coentro
tamarindo
In Polish
Kolendra
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
coriandri album
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Coriandrum
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Cilantro and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Cilantro and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cilantro and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cilantro season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Cilantro and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Cilantro and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Cilantro and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Cilantro flower color: White
Cilantro leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Cilantro and Tamarind tree
Care of Cilantro and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cilantro 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 Cilantro 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.