Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Tamarinde
Pfeifengras
In French
tamarinier
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
tamarindo
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
tamarindo
purple moor-grass
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Tamarind tree and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.