Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Broccoli
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
ब्रोकली
In German
Tamarinde
Brokkoli
In French
tamarinier
Brocoli
In Spanish
tamarindo
Brócoli
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
tamarindo
brócolis
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
brokuły
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Broccoli
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Broccoli Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Broccoli are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Broccoli
Care of Tamarind tree and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.