Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
India
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Cassia fistula
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
golden shower tree
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
अमलतास
In German
Tamarinde
Röhren-Kassie
In French
tamarinier
Cassia fistula
In Spanish
tamarindo
Cassia fistula
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Cassia συρίγγιο
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Cássia-imperial
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Cassia przetoka
In Latin
tamarind ligno
cassia fistula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula. Tamarind tree has thorns and Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Cassia Fistula 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 Cassia Fistula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cassia Fistula is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula
Care of Tamarind tree and Cassia Fistula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering 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 Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.