Siberian Squill

Tamarind tree

About Siberian Squill and Tamarind tree

Siberian Squill

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Russia/Siberia, Western Asia

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Scilla siberica

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

Number of Varieties

3100

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Habitat

gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-11

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AHS Heat Zone

8-5

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

20.30 cm1,800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

5.10 cm800.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

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

Grass like

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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

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

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

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

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

Flowers

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

Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCILLA siberica

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Scilla siberica

इमली का पेड़

In German

Sibirischer Blaustern

Tamarinde

In French

Scille de Sibérie

tamarinier

In Spanish

siberica Scilla

tamarindo

In Greek

Scilla siberica

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Scilla siberica

tamarindo

In Polish

Cebulica syberyjska

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Scilla siberica

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fabales

Family

Asparagaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Scilla

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Scilloideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

81100

1 27800

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Properties of Siberian Squill and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Tamarind tree

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

Siberian Squill and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Siberian Squill and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Siberian Squill and Tamarind tree

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