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About Lily and Tamarind tree


About Tamarind tree and Lily


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  
Tree  

Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  

Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  

Habitat
Not Available  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
Not Available  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
Not Available  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm  
99+
1,800.00 cm  
24

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze  
Red, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Not Available  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water  
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, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  

Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
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
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Not Available  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Not Available  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Not Available  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  

Allergy
Not Available  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Beautification  

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

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Not Available  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LILIUM  
Tamarindus indica  

Common Name
Lily  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  

In Hindi
लिली  
इमली का पेड़  

In German
Lilie  
Tamarinde  

In French
Lis  
tamarinier  

In Spanish
Lirio  
tamarindo  

In Greek
Κρίνος  
δέντρο Tamarind  

In Portuguese
Lírio  
tamarindo  

In Polish
Lilia  
drzewo tamaryndowca  

In Latin
lilium  
tamarind ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheobionta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Liliales  
Fabales  

Family
Liliaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Lilium  
Tamarindus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Lilieae  
Detarieae  

Subfamily
Lilioideae  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
109  
99+
Not Available  

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Properties of Lily and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Lily and Tamarind tree

Season and care of Lily and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.

Lily and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Lily and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Care of Lily and Tamarind tree

Care of Lily and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall 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 Lily 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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