Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Plumcot
इमली का पेड़
In German
Plumcot
Tamarinde
In French
plumcot
tamarinier
In Spanish
plumcot
tamarindo
In Greek
Plumcot
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
plumcot
tamarindo
In Polish
Plumcot
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Plumcot
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Plumcot and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Plumcot and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Tamarind tree season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Plumcot and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Plumcot and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Tamarind tree
Care of Plumcot and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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.