Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Snow Flake
tandalja bhaji
In German
Schneeflocke
Tampala
In French
Flocon de neige
Tampala
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Tampala
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Tampala
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Tampala
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Tampala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Tampala
Season and care of Snow Flake and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Tampala Physical Information
Snow Flake and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Tampala are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Snow Flake and Tampala
Care of Snow Flake and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake 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.