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About Tamarind tree and White Star Creeper


About White Star Creeper and Tamarind tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Perennial  

Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  
Australia, New Zealand  

Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
6  
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
5-8  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
7*5  

Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Spreading  
Mat-forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm  
24
2.50 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
800.00 cm  
25
15.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Yellow  
Light Blue  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Ovate  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged  
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Average Water  

In Spring
Moderate  
Average Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Moderate  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  
Fertilize when fast growth is desired  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  
Slugs, Snails  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
Yes  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
Yes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  
Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  
-  

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  
Showy Purposes  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Alpine, Container, Groundcover  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica  
PRATIA pedunculata  

Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  
White Star creeper  

In Hindi
इमली का पेड़  
व्हाइट स्टार लता  

In German
Tamarinde  
Weißer Stern Kriechgang  

In French
tamarinier  
Blanc étoiles creeper  

In Spanish
tamarindo  
Blanco enredadera estrella  

In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind  
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων  

In Portuguese
tamarindo  
Branca Baby estrela  

In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca  
Biała Gwiazda pnącze  

In Latin
tamarind ligno  
Stella creeper albis,  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
-  

Family
Fabaceae  
Campanulaceae  

Genus
Tamarindus  
Pratia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms  

Tribe
Detarieae  
-  

Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae  
-  

Number of Species
100  
10  

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Properties of Tamarind tree and White Star Creeper

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

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and White Star Creeper

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

Tamarind tree and White Star Creeper Physical Information

Tamarind tree and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and White Star Creeper are as follows:

Care of Tamarind tree and White Star Creeper

Care of Tamarind tree and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.

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