Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
आर्किड
tandalja bhaji
In German
Orchidee
Tampala
In French
Orchidée
Tampala
In Spanish
Orquídea
Tampala
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Tampala
In Portuguese
orquídea
Tampala
In Polish
orquídea
Tampala
In Latin
Epidendrum
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Encyclia
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Tampala
Season and care of Encyclia and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Tampala season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Tampala Physical Information
Encyclia and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Tampala are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Encyclia and Tampala
Care of Encyclia and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Encyclia 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.