Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
काली मिर्च
In German
Tamarinde
Pfeffer
In French
tamarinier
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
tamarindo
Poivrier noir
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
tamarind ligno
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Black pepper
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Black pepper Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Black pepper are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Black pepper
Care of Tamarind tree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.