Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Perennial
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
African Iris
In German
Tamarinde
Afrikanische Iris
In French
tamarinier
African Iris
In Spanish
tamarindo
Iris africano
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Iris africano
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Afryki Iris
In Latin
tamarind ligno
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and African Iris
Season and care of Tamarind tree and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and African Iris Physical Information
Tamarind tree and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and African Iris are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tamarind tree and African Iris
Care of Tamarind tree and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.