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About Tamarind tree and Applemint

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Herbs

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Number of Varieties

1002
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-5

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm980.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm2.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
Applemint Tree

In German

Tamarinde
Applemint Baum

In French

tamarinier
Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

tamarindo
Árbol Applemint

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

tamarindo
Árvore applemint

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae
Lamiaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Detarieae
Mentheae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
Faboideae

Number of Species

1002
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Applemint

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Applemint

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

Tamarind tree and Applemint Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Applemint are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Applemint flower color: White and Pink

  • Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Applemint

Care of Tamarind tree and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.