Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit, Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
  
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Brown, Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar
  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
Cottage garden
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
  
In Hindi
आमला
  
इमली का पेड़
  
In German
Stachelbeere
  
Tamarinde
  
In French
Groseille à maquereau
  
tamarinier
  
In Spanish
Grosella
  
tamarindo
  
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
  
δέντρο Tamarind
  
In Portuguese
Groselha
  
tamarindo
  
In Polish
Agrest
  
drzewo tamaryndowca
  
In Latin
hominem
  
tamarind ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Phyllanthaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Phyllanthus
  
Tamarindus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Detarieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Indian Gooseberry and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Tamarind tree
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.