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About Tamarind tree and Periwinkle

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Madagascar

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

10030
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm1.97 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm2.96 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
Magenta, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Brown
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require lot of watering, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally

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
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Beautification, 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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
Catharanthus roseus

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
Periwinkle

In German

Tamarinde
Immergrün

In French

tamarinier
Pervenche

In Spanish

tamarindo
Bígaro

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
μυρτιά

In Portuguese

tamarindo
Mirta

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
Barwinek

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Periwinkle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Mollusca

Class

Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda

Order

Fabales
Geraniales

Family

Fabaceae
Apocynaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

1008
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Periwinkle

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Periwinkle

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

Tamarind tree and Periwinkle Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Periwinkle are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose

  • Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Periwinkle

Care of Tamarind tree and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.