Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Dry areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Garland
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
अंजीर
इमली का पेड़
In German
Echte Feige
Tamarinde
In French
Ficus carica
tamarinier
In Spanish
Ficus carica
tamarindo
In Greek
Celeste Fig
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
tamarindo
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Ficus carica
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Celeste Fig and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Tamarind tree
Care of Celeste Fig and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig 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.