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About Tamarind tree and Squill


About Squill and Tamarind tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  

Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  
Europe, South Africa, Asia  

Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
25  
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
2-8  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  

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

Habit
Spreading  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm  
24
15.00 cm  

Minimum Width
800.00 cm  
25
10.00 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Yellow  
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
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  
Lance shaped  

Thorns
Yes  
-  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
-  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Slow  
-  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
-  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
-  

Soil Drainage
Average  
-  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  
From bulbs  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged  
Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
-  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
-  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
-  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
-  

Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  
5-10-10 fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  
Crown rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

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  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
No  
-  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
-  

Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  
Birds  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  
convulsions, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Ground Cover  

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  
Removes dandruff  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

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  
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  
Leaves, Root  

Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica  
SCILLA  

Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  
Squill  

In Hindi
इमली का पेड़  
Squill  

In German
Tamarinde  
Squill  

In French
tamarinier  
Squille  

In Spanish
tamarindo  
Escila  

In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind  
σκιλοκρόμμυδο  

In Portuguese
tamarindo  
Cila  

In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca  
Cebulica  

In Latin
tamarind ligno  
Scilla  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Lilopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Liliales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Liliaceae  

Genus
Tamarindus  
Scilla  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
Detarieae  
Hyacintheae  

Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae  
Scilloideae  

Number of Species
100  
81  
99+

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Properties of Tamarind tree and Squill

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

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Squill

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

Tamarind tree and Squill Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Squill are as follows:

Care of Tamarind tree and Squill

Care of Tamarind tree and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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