Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Perennials
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
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
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Clivia
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Clivia
इमली का पेड़
In German
Clivia
Tamarinde
In French
Clivia
tamarinier
In Spanish
Clivia
tamarindo
In Greek
κλίβια
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Clivia
tamarindo
In Polish
Clivia
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Clivia
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Clivia and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Clivia and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Clivia and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Clivia and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Tamarind tree
Care of Clivia and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia 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 Clivia 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.