Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
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
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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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
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Dudleya
In German
Tamarinde
Dudleya
In French
tamarinier
Dudleya
In Spanish
tamarindo
dudleya
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Dudleya
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Dudleya
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Dudleya
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Saxifragales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Dudleya
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Dudleya Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Dudleya are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Tamarind tree and Dudleya
Care of Tamarind tree and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.