Pinkroot

Tamarind tree

About Pinkroot and Tamarind tree

Pinkroot

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

1100

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-11

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm1,800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm800.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

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

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, 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, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

pinkroot

इमली का पेड़

In German

Spigelia

Tamarinde

In French

Spigelia

tamarinier

In Spanish

Spigelia

tamarindo

In Greek

Spigelia

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Spigelia

tamarindo

In Polish

Spigelia

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Spigelia

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Fabales

Family

Loganiceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

60100

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Properties of Pinkroot and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Tamarind tree. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Tamarind tree

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

Pinkroot and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Pinkroot and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Pinkroot and Tamarind tree

Care of Pinkroot and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.