Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Ornamental Plants
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
No known varieties available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Bearberry
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Bearberry
tandalja bhaji
In German
Bärentraube
Tampala
In French
bearberry
Tampala
In Spanish
gayuba
Tampala
In Greek
κουμαριά
Tampala
In Portuguese
bearberry
Tampala
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
Tampala
In Latin
bearberry
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bearberry and Tampala
Season and care of Bearberry and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearberry and Tampala Physical Information
Bearberry and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Tampala are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Bearberry and Tampala
Care of Bearberry and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.