Tampala

Alternanthera

About Tampala and Alternanthera

Tampala

Alternanthera

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Tender Perennial

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

10400

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 5

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow, Red, Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Prodenia, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Tampala

Alternanthera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Amaranthus L

Alternanthera

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

-27

1 27800

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Properties of Tampala and Alternanthera

Wondering what are the properties of Tampala and Alternanthera? We provide you with everything About Tampala and Alternanthera. Tampala doesn't have thorns and Alternanthera doesn't have thorns. Also Tampala does not have fragrant flowers. Tampala has allergic reactions like and Alternanthera has allergic reactions like . 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 Tampala and Alternanthera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tampala and Alternanthera

Season and care of Tampala and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Alternanthera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tampala and Alternanthera Physical Information

Tampala and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Alternanthera are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

Care of Tampala and Alternanthera

Care of Tampala and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.