Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America, Western United States, Canada
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Digestive disorders
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
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Pineapple Weed
In German
Tamarinde
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
tamarinier
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
tamarindo
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed. Tamarind tree has thorns and Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed
Care of Tamarind tree and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.