Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Quamash
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
केमाज़
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
Camas
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
Camas
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
Camas
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
Camas
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
Camas
In Latin
inti almont
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Combretaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Indian Almond and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Almond and Camas? We provide you with everything About Indian Almond and Camas. Indian Almond doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Almond does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Almond has allergic reactions like Asthma and Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Indian Almond and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Camas
Season and care of Indian Almond and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Camas season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Almond and Camas Physical Information
Indian Almond and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Almond and Camas are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Indian Almond and Camas
Care of Indian Almond and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.