Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
South America, Micronesia, New Zealand
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Silver pampas grass, Uruguayan pampas grass, Purple pampas grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11 - 7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Pink, Violet, White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Reduce water once established, 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds, Rats, Snakes
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, Food for animals, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
CORTADERIA
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Pampas Grass
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Pampas grass
In German
Tamarinde
Pampasgrass
In French
tamarinier
herbe de la pampa
In Spanish
tamarindo
cortaderas
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
γρασίδι Πάμπα
In Portuguese
tamarindo
grama de Pampas
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Pampas trawy
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Pampas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Cortaderia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Detarieae
Danthonieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Pampas Grass
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Pampas Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Pampas Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pampas Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pampas Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Pampas Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Pampas Grass Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Pampas Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Pampas Grass height is 304.80 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Pampas Grass are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Pampas Grass flower color: Pink, Violet and White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Pampas Grass leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Pampas Grass
Care of Tamarind tree and Pampas Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pampas Grass pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pampas Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.