Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Skin cleanser
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
बैंगन
In German
Tamarinde
Aubergine
In French
tamarinier
Aubergine
In Spanish
tamarindo
Berenjena
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Berinjela
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Bakłażan
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
100
100
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Eggplant
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Eggplant Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Eggplant are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Eggplant
Care of Tamarind tree and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.