Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
  
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
  
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
11-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Red, Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
  
Green, Red, Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Red, Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
  
Red, Green, Purple
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Damp
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Damp
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
  
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
  
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
  
Weightloss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
  
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
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, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
  
Plectranthus scutellarioides
  
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
  
Coleus, Painted nettle
  
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
  
Coleus
  
In German
Tamarinde
  
Buntnessel
  
In French
tamarinier
  
Vieux garçon
  
In Spanish
tamarindo
  
coleo
  
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
  
Coleus
  
In Portuguese
tamarindo
  
cóleus
  
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
  
Coleus
  
In Latin
tamarind ligno
  
Coleus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Tamarindus
  
Coleus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Detarieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Coleus
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Tamarind tree and Coleus Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Coleus are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Coleus flower color: Not Available
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Tamarind tree and Coleus
Care of Tamarind tree and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.