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Tamarind tree
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About Tamarind tree and Scented Geranium

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tree
Tender Perennial

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
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Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

100200
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm38.14 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm45.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Linear to lanceolate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Landscape Designing, 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
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
Pelargonium

In German

Tamarinde
Pelargonium

In French

tamarinier
pélargonium

In Spanish

tamarindo
pelargonium

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
Pelargonium

In Portuguese

tamarindo
pelargônio

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
pelargonia

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Geraniales

Family

Fabaceae
Geraniaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

100200
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Scented Geranium

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Scented Geranium

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

Tamarind tree and Scented Geranium Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Scented Geranium are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink

  • Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Tamarind tree and Scented Geranium

Care of Tamarind tree and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.