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Tamarind tree
Tamarind tree

Firecracker Penstemon
Firecracker Penstemon



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About Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Flowering Plants

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Southwestern United States, California

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Number of Varieties

10040
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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9-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Spreading
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm61.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
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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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Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Oblong

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

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
Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
PENSTEMON eatonii

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Firecracker Penstemon

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
Firecracker penstemon

In German

Tamarinde
Kracher penstemon

In French

tamarinier
Firecracker penstemon

In Spanish

tamarindo
Penstemon del petardo

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
πυροτέχνημα penstemon

In Portuguese

tamarindo
Penstemon do foguete

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
petarda penstemon

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Firecracker Persicaria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Fabales
Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Penstemon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

100250
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon

Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon. Tamarind tree has thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon

Season and care of Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.

Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson

  • Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon

Care of Tamarind tree and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.