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About Tamarind tree and Busy Lizzy

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tender Perennial

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Eastern Africa

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere

Number of Varieties

10036
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12 - 1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm40.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm45.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Oblong elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage

Fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
IMPATIENS walleriana

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
wallenana

In German

Tamarinde
wallenana

In French

tamarinier
wallenana

In Spanish

tamarindo
wallenana

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών

In Portuguese

tamarindo
wallenana

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
wallenana

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Impatiens Walleriana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Geraniales

Family

Fabaceae
Balsaminaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Impatiens

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

1001000
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Busy Lizzy

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Busy Lizzy

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

Tamarind tree and Busy Lizzy Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Busy Lizzy are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy

  • Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze

Care of Tamarind tree and Busy Lizzy

Care of Tamarind tree and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.