Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
-
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
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
Pest Free
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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 animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
इमली का पेड़
In German
Echte Kamille
Tamarinde
In French
Matricaria recutita
tamarinier
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
tamarindo
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
tamarindo
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Tamarindus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Detarieae
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Tamarind tree
Season and care of German Chamomile and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
German Chamomile and Tamarind tree Physical Information
German Chamomile and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Tamarind tree are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Tamarind tree
Care of German Chamomile and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.