Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
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Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Damp shady woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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
Flower Color
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Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
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.