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About Tamarind tree and Basil

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Herbs

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Holy basil-

Number of Varieties

100160
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
11-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Spreading
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm15.20 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

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
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
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Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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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
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Basil

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
तुलसी

In German

Tamarinde
Basilikum

In French

tamarinier
basilic

In Spanish

tamarindo
albahaca

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
βασιλικός

In Portuguese

tamarindo
manjericão

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
bazylia

In Latin

tamarind ligno
ocimum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae
Lamiaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Ocimum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

100150
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Basil

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Basil

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

Tamarind tree and Basil Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Basil are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender

  • Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze

Care of Tamarind tree and Basil

Care of Tamarind tree and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.