Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Pineapple
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
अनानास
इमली का पेड़
In German
Ananas
Tamarinde
In French
Ananas
tamarinier
In Spanish
Piña
tamarindo
In Greek
Ανανάς
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
tamarindo
In Polish
Ananas
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Pineapple
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Pineapple and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Tamarind tree season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Pineapple and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Pineapple and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Tamarind tree
Care of Pineapple and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple 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.