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Tamarind tree
Tamarind tree

Cyclamen
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About Tamarind tree and Cyclamen

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

10024
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
7-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm0.54 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm0.75 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Brown
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

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
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Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root, Stem

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
Sikalemen

In German

Tamarinde
Zyklamen

In French

tamarinier
Cyclamen

In Spanish

tamarindo
Ciclamen

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

tamarindo
Cíclame

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
Cyklamen

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae

Order

Fabales
Ericales

Family

Fabaceae
Primulaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Cyclamen

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Detarieae
Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

10023
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Cyclamen

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Cyclamen

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

Tamarind tree and Cyclamen Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Cyclamen are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White

  • Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Cyclamen

Care of Tamarind tree and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.