Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
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Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
इमली का पेड़
In German
Kracher penstemon
Tamarinde
In French
Firecracker penstemon
tamarinier
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
tamarindo
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
tamarindo
In Polish
petarda penstemon
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
tamarind ligno
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Tamarind tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Firecracker Penstemon and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tamarind tree
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.