Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Mexico
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
candelabra
In German
Tamarinde
Kandelaber
In French
tamarinier
candélabre
In Spanish
tamarindo
Candelabra
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Candelabra
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
świeczniki
In Latin
tamarind ligno
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Araucaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Tamarind tree and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Candelabra. Tamarind tree has thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Candelabra
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Candelabra Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Candelabra are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tamarind tree and Candelabra
Care of Tamarind tree and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra pruning is done 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.