Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Cold Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
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
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
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.