Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
-
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
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
Requires a lot of watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Digestive disorders
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
इमली का पेड़
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Tamarinde
In French
Matricaire odorante
tamarinier
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
tamarindo
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
tamarindo
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Detarieae
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Tamarind tree season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Pineapple Weed and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Tamarind tree
Care of Pineapple Weed and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.