Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
  
South America
  
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
  
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark 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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Strap shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Offsets
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
  
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
  
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
  
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
  
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
  
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
  
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
  
peruvian daffodil
  
In German
Tamarinde
  
peruvian daffodil
  
In French
tamarinier
  
peruvian daffodil
  
In Spanish
tamarindo
  
Pamianthe
  
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
  
peruvian daffodil
  
In Portuguese
tamarindo
  
peruvian daffodil
  
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
  
peruvian daffodil
  
In Latin
tamarind ligno
  
peruvian daffodil
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Amaryllidaceae
  
Genus
Tamarindus
  
Pamianthe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Detarieae
  
Clinantheae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Amaryllidoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
- Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Tamarind tree and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.