Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
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Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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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
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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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Zonal Geranium
In German
Tamarinde
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
tamarinier
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
tamarindo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
tamarindo
zonal Geranium
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium. Tamarind tree has thorns and Zonal 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 Zonal 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium
Care of Tamarind tree and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.