Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Orange
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
नारंगी
इमली का पेड़
In German
Orange
Tamarinde
In French
Orange
tamarinier
In Spanish
naranja
tamarindo
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
laranja
tamarindo
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
aurantiaco
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Orange and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Orange and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Orange and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Orange and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Orange and Tamarind tree
Care of Orange and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Orange 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.