Milium Effusum

Tamarind tree

About Milium Effusum and Tamarind tree

Milium Effusum

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Tree

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

5100

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Habitat

Damp shady woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5

Sunset Zone

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm1,800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green, Yellow green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

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

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

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

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Wildflower

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MILIUM effusum

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Millet Grass, Wood Millet

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Milium effusum

इमली का पेड़

In German

Wald-Flattergras

Tamarinde

In French

millet étalé

tamarinier

In Spanish

effusum milium

tamarindo

In Greek

milium effusum

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

milium effusum

tamarindo

In Polish

prosownica rozpierzchła

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

milium effusum

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Fabales

Family

Poaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Milium

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1100

1 27800

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Properties of Milium Effusum and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Tamarind tree

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

Milium Effusum and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Milium Effusum and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Milium Effusum flower color:
Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Milium Effusum and Tamarind tree

Care of Milium Effusum and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Milium Effusum 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.