Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
1-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
persian violet
tandalja bhaji
In German
persian violet
Tampala
In French
persian violet
Tampala
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Tampala
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Tampala
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Tampala
In Polish
Persian Violet
Tampala
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Tampala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Gentianaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Exacum
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Tampala
Season and care of Persian Violet and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Tampala Physical Information
Persian Violet and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Tampala are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Persian Violet and Tampala
Care of Persian Violet and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet 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.