Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Tamarinde
Herbstzeitlose
In French
tamarinier
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
tamarindo
cólquico
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
tamarindo
aftomn gema
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
tamarind ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Detarieae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus. Tamarind tree has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Tamarind tree and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.