Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
LIATRIS spicata
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
Gayfeather
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
Gayfeather
In French
Badamier
Gayfeather
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
Gayfeather
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
Gayfeather
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
Gayfeather
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
Gayfeather
In Latin
inti almont
Gayfeather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Combretaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Gayfeather
Season and care of Indian Almond and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Gayfeather season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Almond and Gayfeather Physical Information
Indian Almond and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Almond and Gayfeather are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
- Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Care of Indian Almond and Gayfeather
Care of Indian Almond and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.