Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
China
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
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
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged 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
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Beetles, Bugs, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
Agroforestry, Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Aging, Anti-fungal, Antispasmodic, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
BAMBUSA beecheyana
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Beechey's Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
बांस
In German
Tamarinde
Verklumpung Bambus
In French
tamarinier
clumping Bamboo
In Spanish
tamarindo
clumping Bamboo
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
συσσώρευση μπαμπού
In Portuguese
tamarindo
bambu aglutinação
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
zbicie bambus
In Latin
tamarind ligno
clumping Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Detarieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Clumping Bamboo
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Clumping Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Clumping Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clumping Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clumping Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Clumping Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Clumping Bamboo Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Clumping Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Clumping Bamboo height is 1,070.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Clumping Bamboo are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Clumping Bamboo flower color: Pale White
- Clumping Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Clumping Bamboo
Care of Tamarind tree and Clumping Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clumping Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clumping Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.