Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
-
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpinioideae
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.