Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
इमली का पेड़
In German
Matilija Poppy
Tamarinde
In French
Matilija Poppy
tamarinier
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
tamarindo
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
tamarindo
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Fabales
Family
Papaveraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Tamarind tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Tamarind tree
Care of Matilija Poppy and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.