Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs more water during establishment
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
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
Fragrant Leaf
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaesthesia
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
New Zealand Flax
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
New Zealand flax
In German
Tamarinde
Neuseeländer Flachs
In French
tamarinier
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
In Spanish
tamarindo
New Zealand flax
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
New Zealand flax
In Portuguese
tamarindo
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Nowa Zelandia lnu
In Latin
tamarind ligno
New Zealand flax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
phormium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax. Tamarind tree has thorns and New Zealand Flax doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax
Season and care of Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and New Zealand Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax Physical Information
Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
- New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
Care of Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax
Care of Tamarind tree and New Zealand Flax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.