Pachypodium

Tamarind tree

About Pachypodium and Tamarind tree

Pachypodium

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

8100

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Rocky areas

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Purplish-black

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water less during winter, Water more in summer

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Poisonous, Skin cuts

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PACHYPODIUM geayi

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Madagaskar Palm

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Pachypodium

इमली का पेड़

In German

Pachypodium

Tamarinde

In French

Pachypodium

tamarinier

In Spanish

Pachypodium

tamarindo

In Greek

Pachypodium

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Narrowleaf estrela do deserto

tamarindo

In Polish

Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Pachypodium

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Fabales

Family

Apocynaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

pachypodium

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malouetieae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Apocynoideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

25100

1 27800

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Properties of Pachypodium and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Pachypodium and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Pachypodium and Tamarind tree. Pachypodium has thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pachypodium does not have fragrant flowers. Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pachypodium and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pachypodium and Tamarind tree

Season and care of Pachypodium and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.

Pachypodium and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Pachypodium and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Pachypodium and Tamarind tree

Care of Pachypodium and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium 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.