Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Tropical
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
tandalja bhaji
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Tampala
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Tampala
In Spanish
biznaga
Tampala
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Tampala
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Tampala
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Tampala
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bishop's Weed and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Tampala. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Tampala doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Tampala has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bishop's Weed and Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Tampala
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Tampala Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Tampala are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Bishop's Weed and Tampala
Care of Bishop's Weed and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed 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.