Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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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
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Foundation
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Tamarinde
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
tamarinier
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
tamarindo
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
tamarindo
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species
100
100
Properties of Tamarind tree and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Mashua. Tamarind tree has thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Mashua
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Mashua Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Mashua are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Mashua
Care of Tamarind tree and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.