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About Cyclamen and Tamarind tree


About Tamarind tree and Cyclamen


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers  
Tree  

Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  

Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  

Number of Varieties
24  
99+
100  
99+

Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
-  

Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
0.54 cm  
99+
1,800.00 cm  
24

Minimum Width
0.75 cm  
99+
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White  
Red, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Dark Green, Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver  
Dark Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver  
Dark Brown, Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Indirect sunlight  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Acidic  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  

Allergy
Respiratory problems  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
-  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  

Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment  
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
-  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum  
Tamarindus indica  

Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  

In Hindi
Sikalemen  
इमली का पेड़  

In German
Zyklamen  
Tamarinde  

In French
Cyclamen  
tamarinier  

In Spanish
Ciclamen  
tamarindo  

In Greek
κυκλάμινο  
δέντρο Tamarind  

In Portuguese
Cíclame  
tamarindo  

In Polish
Cyklamen  
drzewo tamaryndowca  

In Latin
Cyclamīnos  
tamarind ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Anthophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Dicotyledonae  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Ericales  
Fabales  

Family
Primulaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Cyclamen  
Tamarindus  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Cyclamineae  
Detarieae  

Subfamily
Myrsinoideae  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
23  
99+
100  

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Properties of Cyclamen and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Tamarind tree. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. 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 Cyclamen and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Tamarind tree

Season and care of Cyclamen and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.

Cyclamen and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Cyclamen and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Care of Cyclamen and Tamarind tree

Care of Cyclamen and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen 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.

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