Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
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Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
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
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Homalomena
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Homalomena
In German
Tamarinde
Homalomena
In French
tamarinier
Homalomena
In Spanish
tamarindo
Homalomena
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Homalomena
In Portuguese
tamarindo
homalomena
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Homalomena
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Homalomena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Homalomena
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Homalomena Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Homalomena are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Tamarind tree and Homalomena
Care of Tamarind tree and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.