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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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Crimson
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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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.