Tilaka

Tamarind tree

About Tilaka and Tamarind tree

Tilaka

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Simarouba glauca

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

8100

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-11

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Rhinitis

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Tilaka

इमली का पेड़

In German

Tilapia

Tamarinde

In French

Tilapia

tamarinier

In Spanish

tilapia

tamarindo

In Greek

tilaka

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

tilaka

tamarindo

In Polish

tilakiem

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

tilaka

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Fabales

Family

Symplocaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

40100

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Tamarind tree. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Rhinitis. 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 Tilaka and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Tamarind tree

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

Tilaka and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Tilaka and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Tilaka and Tamarind tree

Care of Tilaka and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.