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Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) Care Guide
Care guide for Tamarind: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Anthony Batista · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityHigh humidity (60-85%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.5-8.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~15.2 m (50.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Comoros, Madagascar.
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