In order for tamarind to take root in an ordinary flower pot, you will need knowledge of the bonsai technique – growing miniature copies of ordinary trees. After all, a life-size plant has a fairly large size.
Under the right conditions, similar to tropical conditions, and appropriate nutrition, it is possible to grow tamarind and use its parts for the benefit of the body. It is important to follow simple rules for planting and caring for it:
• before planting the seed, rub it with sandpaper;
• a seed is pressed into a mixture of peat and perlite (volcanic rock for growing indoor plants), sprinkling it with sand;
• a sprout will break through under the film in a warm place. It is necessary to provide him with diffused lighting;
• after 3 weeks of regular watering (every 3 days) and the appearance of the first leaf, the sprout is transplanted to another place. The new pot should have a hole in the bottom covered with drainage. The plant is again left under the film and do not forget about moistening the soil;
• when irrigating, well-settled water at room temperature should be used. In winter, the soil under tamarind requires less moisture, but drought is unacceptable;
• the future tree is placed in a well-lit place, each side is turned in turn under the sun’s rays;
• intense heat is not very comfortable for a house tree, especially if the thermometer reads more than 40 ° C. It is better to remove the plant from such a sun;
• it is recommended to fertilize tamarind with organic substances every 2 weeks from March to September;
• to form the crown in spring, the plant is pruned.
Compliance with the above conditions of detention will allow you to grow a miniature tamarind at home, which will not only decorate the interior with an unusual look, but will also benefit the household. The main thing is that none of them have contraindications to the use of an exotic product.