Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
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
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
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
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Meadow Foxtail
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Meadow Foxtail
In German
Tamarinde
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
In French
tamarinier
vulpin des prés
In Spanish
tamarindo
pradera de cola de zorra
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Meadow Foxtail
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Meadow Foxtail
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
łąka ber
In Latin
tamarind ligno
meadow Foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail. Tamarind tree has thorns and Meadow Foxtail doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Meadow Foxtail 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 Meadow Foxtail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
- Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail
Care of Tamarind tree and Meadow Foxtail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.