Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Tritoma
In German
Tamarinde
Tritoma
In French
tamarinier
Tritoma
In Spanish
tamarindo
tritoma
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
tritoma
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Tritoma
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Tritoma
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Tritoma
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Tritoma Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Tritoma are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Tritoma
Care of Tamarind tree and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.