Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Applemint Tree
In German
Tampala
Applemint Baum
In French
Tampala
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Tampala
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Tampala
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tampala
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Tampala
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Tampala
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Mentha
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and Applemint
Season and care of Tampala and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Applemint Physical Information
Tampala and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tampala and Applemint are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Tampala and Applemint
Care of Tampala and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.