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About Tamarind tree and Overdam Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Grass

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
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Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Number of Varieties

1002
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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9 - 5

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm60.00 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
White, Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Orange, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
Gold, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

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
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

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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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
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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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
Overdam घास

In German

Tamarinde
Overdam Grass

In French

tamarinier
Overdam Herbe

In Spanish

tamarindo
Overdam Hierba

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
Overdam Grass

In Portuguese

tamarindo
Overdam Relva

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
Overdam Trawa

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Overdam Trawa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Fabales
Poales

Family

Fabaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Calamagrostis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

100260
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Overdam Grass

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Overdam Grass

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

Tamarind tree and Overdam Grass Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Overdam Grass are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Overdam Grass flower color:

  • Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Overdam Grass

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