Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Yellow, Light Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
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
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
common bean
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
बाकला
In German
Tamarinde
Gartenbohne
In French
tamarinier
Haricot
In Spanish
tamarindo
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Feijão
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
tamarind ligno
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Wax Bean
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Wax Bean Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Wax Bean are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Wax Bean
Care of Tamarind tree and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.