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
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Removes dandruff
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
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Detarieae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Scilloideae
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.
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:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
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.