Meadow Saffron

Tamarind tree

About Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree

Meadow Saffron

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

5100

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

12.70 cm1,800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

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

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Dry root rot, Pest Free

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Whiteflies

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Poisonous to grazing animals

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti rheumatic, cathartic

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

meadow saffron

इमली का पेड़

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Tamarinde

In French

Colchique d'automne

tamarinier

In Spanish

Estado de conservación

tamarindo

In Greek

meadow saffron

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Colchicum autumnale

tamarindo

In Polish

Colchicum autumnale

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

autumnale

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Fabales

Family

Liliaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

90100

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree

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

Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree

Care of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.