Cape Daisy

Tamarind tree

About Cape Daisy and Tamarind tree

Cape Daisy

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

South Africa

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Asteraceae

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

Number of Varieties

25100

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-119-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 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

20.30 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

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

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

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

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Cape Daisy

इमली का पेड़

In German

Cape Daisy

Tamarinde

In French

Cape Daisy

tamarinier

In Spanish

Margarita del Cabo

tamarindo

In Greek

Cape Daisy

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Cape Daisy

tamarindo

In Polish

Cape Daisy

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Cape Daisy

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Fabales

Family

Asteraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Osteospermum

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

85100

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Daisy and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Tamarind tree

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

Cape Daisy and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Cape Daisy and Tamarind tree

Care of Cape Daisy and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done 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 Cape Daisy 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.