Kathabadam
Terminalia catappa
Outdoor Plants Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Terminalia catappa (Indian almond or ‘Kathabadam’ in Odia, also called Deshbadam) is a medium deciduous tree of the Combretaceae family. The tree bears large dark green leaves that turn brilliant red before falling — making it a popular ornamental. Fruits are edible almonds. Wood is used for fuelwood and small construction. The tree is naturally found in coastal regions and is extensively planted as an ornamental avenue tree.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; moderately drought-tolerant
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
15-38°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
🌐 Common Names
HI
Hindi
Kathabadam
BN
Bengali
Kathabadam
MR
Marathi
Kathabadam
TE
Telugu
Kathabadam
TA
Tamil
Kathabadam
GU
Gujarati
Kathabadam
UR
Urdu
Kathabadam
KN
Kannada
Kathabadam
OR
Odia
Kathabadam
ML
Malayalam
Kathabadam
PA
Punjabi
Kathabadam
AS
Assamese
Kathabadam
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Indian Subcontinent
- 📏 Max height
- 10-20 m
- 📐 Spread
- 4-6 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White-yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot
- caterpillar defoliation
💡 Care tips
- Plant in well-draining soil with appropriate light.
- Tolerates Indian tropical conditions.
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