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Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

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Description

A tree that has fed people across the tropics for thousands of years, grown here as a graceful indoor specimen. Tamarindus indica produces dense, fern-like compound foliage made up of rows of tiny, paired leaflets that give it a fine, layered texture unlike any typical houseplant. The leaves fold closed at night, a gentle daily movement that adds character. 

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How to care for Tamarind

Give me your sunniest windowsill and water me once my top few centimetres feel dry.

In their words

What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Tamarind

Tamarindus indica is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright direct light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, average household humidity and a minimum temperature of 13°C.

Good for

Living Room

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, direct sun

Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Happy at normal household humidity

Temperature

Keep above 13°C · Happy at normal room temperature

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Tamarindus indica is adaptable and not fussy about substrate, but it needs good drainage. Our Simply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix provides a well-draining, balanced base. Water when the top 2–3 cm of substrate is dry. Place in the brightest position available; a south-facing window is ideal. It tolerates dry air better than most tropical houseplants.

Growth habit

Upright →Tree-form →

Plant type

Bonsai →Citrus/Fruiting

Origins

Native to tropical Africa, Tamarindus indica has been cultivated across South Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas for centuries. It thrives in warm, dry tropical climates with pronounced seasons and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.

Also known as

Tamarindus indica

Genus

Tamarindus
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Every order is hand-packed in eco-friendly, protective packaging - refined through thousands of deliveries to ensure your plant arrives healthy, hydrated, and looking its best.

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Perfect for Gifting

From rare collector’s pieces to easy-care favourites, our plants arrive fully potted and ready to enjoy. Add a personalised note at checkout for a thoughtful finishing touch.

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All plants are ethically sourced from trusted growers, never wild-collected. Every order ships carbon-neutral in minimal-waste packaging.

Good for your home - and the planet.

Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers consistently praised this healthy tamarind plant with "beautiful bipinnate foliage." Reviews highlight excellent packaging, larger-than-expected sizes, and strong value. Plants arrive in "excellent condition" and continue growing well. One shopper noted foliage could be fuller in smaller pot sizes.

  • Excellent quality plants, extremely healthy with beautiful bipinnate foliage.
  • Beautiful, very healthy plant. So well packaged. Arrived perfectly and in such good condition.
  • Arrived in excellent condition and bigger than expected. Good value for money.
  • 5 stars: 18 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
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Carol P.
Beautiful plant

Love this plant ,packed and shipped quickly and securely,quick arrival time and lovely and healthy,bigger than I thought,good size and condition.

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Nicky D.
Excellent condition

Beautiful plant. Arrived in excellent condition and bigger than expected. Good value for money. Highly recommend company

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Imogen M.
Lovely

Super pretty plant, really good size :) very happy

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Claire Parsons

Lovely healthy plant! (Even though delivered on its side!) would definitely order from GrowTropical afain, thank you!

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Sarah (United Kingdom)
13cm

Beautiful, very healthy plant. So well packaged. Arrived perfectly and in such good condition. Won't hesitate to order again.

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Anthony G.
I am very pleased with

I am very pleased with my new plants that arrived in good condition and on the stated date. I look forward to seeing it grow!

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Malcolm
Perfect!

Excellent quality plants, extremely healthy with beautiful bipinnate foliage. . . very good value and a decent size. Easy 5 stars, highly recommended.

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Julie W.
Excellent!

Love this Tamarind plant. It reminds me of the ones that just grew in my garden in Knysna, South Africa! :)

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dean n.
lovely

a lovely plant in good condition, dooing well, looking forward to summer.

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Bindhu B.
Beautiful!

A wonderful plant, in very good condition! Thank you. I hope I’m able to take care of it for years to come. Fond memories of climbing a huge tamarind tree as child during holidays in India. Eating the fruit and the leaves.

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Chris S.
Perfect plant, healthy lush

Perfect plant, healthy lush

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Catherine E.
Superb plant

The tamarind tree I purchased for a friend arrived well packaged. It looked very healthy and was definitely good value. I would highly recommend this company.

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K R.
Something different

I had heard the name Tamarind and imagined a tree that would be enormous. It was great to have detailed information about this tree and assurances it could be grown indoors.
I had not planned on getting a Tamarind, to be honest I was just looking for something different. This was an accidental find which prompted me to do some googling. I had not been aware that this species had so many medicinal uses, not that I will be trying them. It is, however, an interesting talking point. All I have to do now is make sure I go into conservatory after sunset. I am told the leaves fold at night. If this is the case, another talking point.

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Charlotte A.
Lovely

Lovely specimen, good condition. Could have been fuller but maybe that’s for the bigger pot sizes.

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Sue P.
Lovely plant

Lovely plant, beautiful foliage, nice root system, came very well packaged and arrived safely, excellent service as usual fro GT.

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Lynne P.
Excellent quality

Tamarind arrived in excellent health and continues to grow strongly

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Danai S.
Very nice one

My delivery plant is very healthy and lovely I love it . . fast delivery will come back and buy more and recommend to my friends
Thank you so much

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Wiyada Imeson
Quality plant!

I’ve bought two plants from the shop so far, and they’re both healthy and beautiful. I’ll definitely buy again if the shop starts stocking banana, papaya, Pandanus amaryllifolius, or other plants from Thailand.

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