Applemint

Tamarind tree

About Applemint and Tamarind tree

Applemint

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

2100

0 40000

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

980.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

2.50 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Light Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Light Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

✔ ✘

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

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

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

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

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Applemint Tree

इमली का पेड़

In German

Applemint Baum

Tamarinde

In French

Applemint Arbre

tamarinier

In Spanish

Árbol Applemint

tamarindo

In Greek

Applemint Δέντρο

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Árvore applemint

tamarindo

In Polish

Applemint Drzewo

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Applemint ligno

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fabales

Family

Lamiaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Mentha

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mentheae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

2100

1 27800

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Properties of Applemint and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Applemint and Tamarind tree

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

Applemint and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Applemint and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Applemint and Tamarind tree

Care of Applemint and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint 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.