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About Tamarind tree and Mandarin

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Fruit

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Southeastern Asia

Types

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

10035
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-118-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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10-8

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
White, Red, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions

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
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Bonsai, Borders

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
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
Mandarin

In German

Tamarinde
Mandarin

In French

tamarinier
mandarin

In Spanish

tamarindo
mandarín

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
Μανταρίνι

In Portuguese

tamarindo
tangerina

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
Mandarynka

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Latin

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Sapindales

Family

Fabaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

100400
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Mandarin

Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Mandarin. Tamarind tree has thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Mandarin 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 Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Mandarin

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

Tamarind tree and Mandarin Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Mandarin are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple

  • Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Mandarin

Care of Tamarind tree and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.