Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
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
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARDAMINE hirsuta
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Hairy Bittercress
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
बालों वाली Bittercress
इमली का पेड़
In German
Hairy Bittercress
Tamarinde
In French
Bittercress Poilu
tamarinier
In Spanish
Bittercress Peludo
tamarindo
In Greek
τριχωτές Bittercress
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Bittercress cabeludo
tamarindo
In Polish
włochaty Bittercress
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
pilosus bittercress
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cardamine
Tamarindus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hairy Bittercress and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Hairy Bittercress and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hairy Bittercress and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hairy Bittercress season is Not Available and Tamarind tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Hairy Bittercress and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Hairy Bittercress and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Hairy Bittercress and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Hairy Bittercress and Tamarind tree
Care of Hairy Bittercress and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hairy Bittercress 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.