Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-13
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Gray, Lavender
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Pollen
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS curvula
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Weeping Lovegrass
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Weeping Lovegrass
इमली का पेड़
In German
Weinend lovegrass
Tamarinde
In French
Weeping lovegrass
tamarinier
In Spanish
Pasto llorón
tamarindo
In Greek
κλάμα Lovegrass
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
chorando lovegrass
tamarindo
In Polish
Płacząca Lovegrass
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Plorans Lovegrass
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Eragrostis
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Weeping Lovegrass and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Lovegrass and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Weeping Lovegrass and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Weeping Lovegrass and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Lovegrass and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Weeping Lovegrass flower color: Gray and Lavender
Weeping Lovegrass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Tamarind tree
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Lovegrass 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.