Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Tropical Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky Mountains, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Rich
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Bedding, Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Vegetable
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Abelmoschus manihot
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Aibika, hibiscus spinach, ibika, bele
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
aibika
In German
Tamarinde
Maniok-Bisameibisch
In French
tamarinier
L'Aibika
In Spanish
tamarindo
Aibika
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
aibika
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Aibika
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
aibika
In Latin
tamarind ligno
aibika
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Abelmoschus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Aibika
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Aibika? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Aibika. Tamarind tree has thorns and Aibika doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Aibika has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Tamarind tree and Aibika and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Aibika
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Aibika is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Aibika Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aibika season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aibika is Moist, Rich while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Aibika is .
Tamarind tree and Aibika Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Aibika physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Aibika height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Aibika are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Aibika flower color: White
- Aibika leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Aibika
Care of Tamarind tree and Aibika include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aibika pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aibika needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.