Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Japan
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
hakone grass
In German
Tamarinde
Hakone Gras
In French
tamarinier
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
tamarindo
hierba Hakone
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Hakone grama
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Hakone trawa
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Hakone Grass
Care of Tamarind tree and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.