Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Do Not over Water, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Tritoma
इमली का पेड़
In German
Tritoma
Tamarinde
In French
Tritoma
tamarinier
In Spanish
tritoma
tamarindo
In Greek
tritoma
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Tritoma
tamarindo
In Polish
Tritoma
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Trytoma
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Kniphofia
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tritoma and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Tritoma and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Tamarind tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Tritoma and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Tritoma and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Tritoma and Tamarind tree
Care of Tritoma and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.