Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
  
Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Brown, Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
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
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
  
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Common Name
Potentilla
  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
  
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
  
इमली का पेड़
  
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
  
Tamarinde
  
In French
plante Potentilla
  
tamarinier
  
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
  
tamarindo
  
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
  
δέντρο Tamarind
  
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
  
tamarindo
  
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
  
drzewo tamaryndowca
  
In Latin
Potentilla herba
  
tamarind ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Potentilla
  
Tamarindus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Detarieae
  
Subfamily
Rosoideae
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Potentilla and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Potentilla and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Tamarind tree season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Potentilla and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Potentilla and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Potentilla and Tamarind tree
Care of Potentilla and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla 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.