Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Grassland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
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
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
इमली का पेड़
In German
Foxtail Grass
Tamarinde
In French
Foxtail Grass
tamarinier
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
tamarindo
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
tamarindo
In Polish
ber trawy
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
panicum Grass
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Alopecurus
Tamarindus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Foxtail Grass and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and Tamarind tree
Care of Foxtail Grass and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.