Tamarind.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Tropical evergreen tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 5 a 10 días

Tamaño adulto

60 to 80 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 12

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep your tree in a spot with plenty of sunshine and warmth to encourage healthy growth. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, as this plant dislikes sitting in soggy conditions. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet.

Riego

Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches.

Trasplante

Repot young trees every year or two to provide fresh soil and room for roots.

Suelo

Well-draining, deep, loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

10 a 45°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Long-lived perennial, often exceeding 100 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally non-toxic, though excessive consumption of the pulp can have a mild laxative effect.

Niños

The hard, woody seed pods can be a choking hazard for small children if left on the ground.

Alérgenos por contacto

There are no significant skin irritants associated with this tree.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.

Comestibilidad

The pulp is safe to eat, but the seeds should not be consumed raw as they contain tannins.

Cómo identificarla

• Feathery, pinnate, evergreen leaves
• Yellow flowers with red veins
• Large, brown, curved seed pods
• Hard, dark, rough bark
• Spreading, dense canopy habit

Altura

12 a 25m

Anchura

8 a 15m

Hojas

green, evergreen

Flores

yellow, red, 2 a 3cm

Frutos

brown, Winter

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that creates a white dusty coating on the leaves.
• Scale insects — Small sap-sucking insects that can weaken the tree if populations become high.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, grafting, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

Spring

Cuidados en invierno

Move container plants indoors or into a greenhouse before the first frost. Ensure the plant stays in a warm, bright spot throughout the winter months.

En maceta

It grows well in large containers, but you must prune the roots and canopy regularly to manage its size.

Plant in a sunny, open location to ensure the tree receives enough light to produce fruit.

Buenas compañeras

• Mango — They share similar environmental requirements and thrive in the same tropical orchard settings.

Especies parecidas

• Dialium indum — It produces similar fruit pods but belongs to a different genus.

Ciencia

Familia

Fabaceae

Género

Tamarindus

Orden

Fabales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical Africa

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and is not currently listed as threatened in the wild.

It thrives in hot, dry climates and is highly adapted to survive extended periods of drought.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

culinary flavoring, ornamental shade tree, medicinal pulp, woodworking timber

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow a tamarind in a pot?

Yes, it makes a beautiful bonsai or container plant if kept pruned.

How long until it fruits?

Trees grown from seed typically take 6 to 10 years to begin producing fruit.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Tamarindus is derived from the Arabic term for Indian date, while the species name indica confirms its historical association with India.

Bueno saberlo

• Tamarind wood is very dense and is often used to make high-quality furniture.
• The leaves fold up at night, a process known as nyctinasty.
• Tamarind paste is a staple ingredient in Worcestershire sauce.
• The tree is extremely long-lived and can survive for over 200 years.

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