Grapefruit

Tamarind tree

About Grapefruit and Tamarind tree

Grapefruit

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima

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

Number of Varieties

10100

0 40000

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Habitat

Fields, gardens, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost, Sun

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

High

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

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

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food

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

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS x paradisi

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Grapefruit

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

चकोतरा

इमली का पेड़

In German

Grapefruit

Tamarinde

In French

pamplemousse

tamarinier

In Spanish

Pomelo

tamarindo

In Greek

γκρέιπ φρουτ

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Toranja

tamarindo

In Polish

grejpfrut

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fabales

Family

Rutaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Citrus

Tamarindus

Clade

Dicotyledonous

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Rosoideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

125100

1 27800

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Properties of Grapefruit and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Grapefruit and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Grapefruit and Tamarind tree. Grapefruit has thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Grapefruit does not have fragrant flowers. Grapefruit has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Grapefruit and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Grapefruit and Tamarind tree

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

Grapefruit and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Grapefruit and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Grapefruit and Tamarind tree

Care of Grapefruit and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit 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.