Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
South America
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
ANANAS
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Pineapple
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
अनानास
In German
Tamarinde
Ananas
In French
tamarinier
Ananas
In Spanish
tamarindo
Piña
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Abacaxi
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Ananas
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Fabales
Bromeliales
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Pineapple
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Tamarind tree and Pineapple Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Pineapple are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Tamarind tree and Pineapple
Care of Tamarind tree and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.