Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
South America, Argentina
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Perennial
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray 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
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial shade
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Spring Starflower
In German
Tamarinde
Frühling Borretsch
In French
tamarinier
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
tamarindo
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
tamarindo
primavera Starflower
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Spring Starflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Detarieae
Gilliesieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Starflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Spring Starflower are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Spring Starflower
Care of Tamarind tree and Spring Starflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.