Sinningia

Tamarind tree

About Sinningia and Tamarind tree

Sinningia

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

30100

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-159-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Blue Violet

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

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

Oblong

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus leaf miner

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

Plant Tolerance

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SINNINGIA speciosa

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Sinningia, Gloxinia

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Sinningia

इमली का पेड़

In German

Sinningia

Tamarinde

In French

Sinningia

tamarinier

In Spanish

Sinningia

tamarindo

In Greek

Sinningia

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Sinningia

tamarindo

In Polish

Sinningia

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Sinningia

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fabales

Family

Gesnariaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Sinningia

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Gloxinieae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

65100

1 27800

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Properties of Sinningia and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Sinningia and Tamarind tree

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

Sinningia and Tamarind tree Physical Information

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

Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Sinningia and Tamarind tree

Care of Sinningia and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sinningia 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.