Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
River side, Waste areas
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
धनिया
In German
Tamarinde
Koriander
In French
tamarinier
Coriandre
In Spanish
tamarindo
Cilantro
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Coentro
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Kolendra
In Latin
tamarind ligno
coriandri album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Cilantro
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cilantro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Cilantro Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Cilantro are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Cilantro
Care of Tamarind tree and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.