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About Tamarind tree and Mexican Bamboo

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Mexico

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'

Number of Varieties

10020
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
10 - 7

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Spreading
Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm240.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
Green, Yellow green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Long linear and narrow

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
-

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

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
Clay, Loam, Sand

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
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
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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
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Mealybugs

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
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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
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
OTATEA acuminata

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
मैक्सिकन बांस

In German

Tamarinde
Mexican Bambus

In French

tamarinier
Bamboo mexicaine

In Spanish

tamarindo
bambú mexicana

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
Μεξικού μπαμπού

In Portuguese

tamarindo
Bamboo Mexican

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
Mexican Bamboo

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Mexicanus Bamboo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Fabales
Poales

Family

Fabaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Otatea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

10055
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Mexican Bamboo

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Mexican Bamboo

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

Tamarind tree and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Mexican Bamboo flower color:

  • Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Tamarind tree and Mexican Bamboo

Care of Tamarind tree and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.