Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
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
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Fall Phlox
In German
Tamarinde
fall phlox
In French
tamarinier
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
tamarindo
Fall Phlox
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Fall Phlox
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Fall Phlox
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Fall Phlox
Care of Tamarind tree and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.