Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Ornamental Plants
Origin
-
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
-
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Plum
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
बेर
tandalja bhaji
In German
Pflaume
Tampala
In Spanish
ciruela
Tampala
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
Tampala
In Portuguese
ameixa
Tampala
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Prunus
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amaranthoideae
Properties of Plum and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Plum and Tampala. Plum has thorns and Tampala doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Tampala has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching 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 Plum and Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Tampala
Season and care of Plum and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Tampala season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Tampala Physical Information
Plum and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Plum and Tampala are as follows:
Care of Plum and Tampala
Care of Plum and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.