Chorisia

Tamarind tree

About Chorisia and Tamarind tree

Chorisia

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America, Argentina, Brazil

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Chorisia speciosa

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

Number of Varieties

10100

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

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, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

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

Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Showy Foliage

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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

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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

Seeds, Stem

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHORISIA speciosa

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Chorisia

इमली का पेड़

In German

Chorisia

Tamarinde

In French

Chorisia

tamarinier

In Spanish

Chorisia

tamarindo

In Greek

Chorisia

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Chorisia

tamarindo

In Polish

Chorisia

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Chorisia

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Fabales

Family

Bombacaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Ceiba

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

20100

1 27800

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Properties of Chorisia and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Chorisia and Tamarind tree

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

Chorisia and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Chorisia and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Chorisia and Tamarind tree

Care of Chorisia and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia 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 Chorisia 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.