Tuberose

Tamarind tree

About Tuberose and Tamarind tree

Tuberose

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Mexico

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

4100

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-119-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

11-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm800.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Yellow green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Thripes

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin inflammation

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

POLIANTHES tuberosa

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Tuberose

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

रजनीगंधा

इमली का पेड़

In German

Tuberose

Tamarinde

In French

Tubéreuse

tamarinier

In Spanish

nardo

tamarindo

In Greek

Τουμπερόζα

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Tuberosa

tamarindo

In Polish

Tuberoza

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Tuberose

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fabales

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Polianthes

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

12100

1 27800

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Properties of Tuberose and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Tuberose and Tamarind tree

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

Tuberose and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Tuberose and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Tuberose and Tamarind tree

Care of Tuberose and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberose 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.