Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
Tritoma
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
Tritoma
In French
Badamier
Tritoma
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
tritoma
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
tritoma
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
Tritoma
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
Tritoma
In Latin
inti almont
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Combretaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Tritoma
Season and care of Indian Almond and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Tritoma season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Almond and Tritoma Physical Information
Indian Almond and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Indian Almond and Tritoma are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Indian Almond and Tritoma
Care of Indian Almond and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
