Diploglottis australis
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Diploglottis australis

Large leaf tamarind · Native tamarind

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–11
Click count
2
Observations
4

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Diploglottis australis, commonly known as the native tamarind, is a species of large trees in the maple and lychee family Sapindaceae. It is native to the eastern Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland, where it occurs in coastal rainforests. It was first described in 1879, and is known for its abundant edible fruit which are used to make drinks and condiments.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Diploglottis cunninghamii occurs naturally in habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its versatile and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Diploglottis cunninghamii is quite adaptable to heat, tolerating higher temperatures and wider temperature swings. During hot periods, care should be taken to water appropriately and offer some shade to avoid sunburn. On the other hand, Diploglottis cunninghamii is less tolerant of cold. Although it can endure a certain amount of chill, very low temperatures may cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Diploglottis cunninghamii requires adequate nutrients to achieve optimal fruit production. Apply fertilizer in early spring to encourage new growth and bloom development. Regular fertilization helps the plant stay healthy, produce more delicious fruit, and prevents nutrient-deficiency problems like yellow leaves and poor fruit production.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Diploglottis
Family
Sapindaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-11
Mature Height
14.94 m to 29.87 m
Mature Spread
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late winter, Early spring, Mid spring

Tags (4)

Common Names (2)

en Large leaf tamarind
en Native tamarind