Malabar Tamarind Plant
Garcinia gummi-gutta, or Malabar Tamarind, is a hardy tree growing 5-10m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, partial shade, and has edible and medicinal properties.
Habit
Tree
Height
5 to 8 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Partial
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
70% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
50 - 70 kgs per plant
NPK ratio
3:01:02
life Span
15 to 25 years
Health Benefits
Weight Loss, Anti-inflammatory
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize with organic compost during the rainy season.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Fruit Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Mealybugs.
Soft, decaying fruit, Brown/black spots on leaves, White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves White, cottony masses on leaves.
Remove affected fruits, improve air circulation, Prune affected leaves, Wipe with alcohol, neem oil.
Fungicides with carbendazim, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid.