Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
China, Korea
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
Tamarinde
Spinnenlilien
In French
tamarinier
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
tamarindo
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Tamarind tree and Spider lily
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Spider lily? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Spider lily. Tamarind tree has thorns and Spider lily doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Spider lily 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 Spider lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Spider lily
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spider lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Spider lily Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Spider lily are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Spider lily
Care of Tamarind tree and Spider lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spider lily 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 Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.