Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Not Available
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
POTENTILLA
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Potentilla
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Potentilla plant
In German
Tamarinde
Potentilla Pflanze
In French
tamarinier
plante Potentilla
In Spanish
tamarindo
planta Potentilla
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
φυτό potentilla
In Portuguese
tamarindo
planta Potentilla
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Potentilla roślin
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Potentilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Potentilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Potentilla
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Potentilla is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Potentilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Potentilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Potentilla is Well drained while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Potentilla Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Potentilla physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Potentilla are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Potentilla
Care of Tamarind tree and Potentilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.