Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Crested Iris
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Tamarinde
Crested Iris
In French
tamarinier
Crested Iris
In Spanish
tamarindo
Crested Iris
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Crested Iris
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
tamarind ligno
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Crested Iris
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Crested Iris Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Crested Iris are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Crested Iris
Care of Tamarind tree and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.