Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Tamarinde
Igel Kaktus
In French
tamarinier
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
tamarindo
cactus de erizo
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
tamarindo
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
jeż kaktus
In Latin
tamarind ligno
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Echinopsis
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Echinopsis Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Echinopsis are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Tamarind tree and Echinopsis
Care of Tamarind tree and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.