Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Ornamental Plants
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-15
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
tandalja bhaji
In German
Tabernaemontana
Tampala
In French
Tabernaemontana
Tampala
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Tampala
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Tampala
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Tampala
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Tampala
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Tampala
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Tampala Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Tampala are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Crape Jasmine and Tampala
Care of Crape Jasmine and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.