Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Type
Shrub
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Caribbean
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
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
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Spider mites
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
tandalja bhaji
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Tampala
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Tampala
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Tampala
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Tampala
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Tampala
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Tampala
In Latin
Hedysarum
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Capparis
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Tampala. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Tampala doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Tampala has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Tampala
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Tampala season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Tampala Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Tampala are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Tampala
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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.