Manila Tamarind Plant
Manila Tamarind (Pithecellobium dulce) is a tree that grows 30-60 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
5 to 8 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Medium
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Philippines
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
200 to 250 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10 to 20 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Digestive Aid
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot.
Dark sunken spots on leaves and pods, White powdery spots on leaves, Brown spots on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration
Remove infected parts, copper fungicide Neem oil, potassium bicarbonate Remove infected leaves, copper fungicide Improve soil drainage, beneficial microbes
Chlorothalonil, Sulfur-based fungicides, Chlorothalonil, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam.