Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
  
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
  
White, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Sets
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
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
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
  
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
  
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
  
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
  
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
  
प्याज
  
In German
Tamarinde
  
Zwiebel
  
In French
tamarinier
  
Oignon
  
In Spanish
tamarindo
  
Cebolla
  
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
tamarindo
  
Cebola
  
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
  
Cebula
  
In Latin
tamarind ligno
  
cepa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Tamarindus
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Detarieae
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Allioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and White Onion
Season and care of Tamarind tree and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for White Onion is Neutral.
Tamarind tree and White Onion Physical Information
Tamarind tree and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and White Onion are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and White Onion
Care of Tamarind tree and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.