Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
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Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
silver dollar
इमली का पेड़
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Tamarinde
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
tamarinier
In Spanish
planta de la plata
tamarindo
In Greek
silver dollar
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
silver dollar
tamarindo
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
silver dollar
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Agavaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Silver Dollar and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Tamarind tree
Care of Silver Dollar and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Dollar 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.