Tampala

Arbutus

About Tampala and Arbutus

Tampala

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Tree

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

1012

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-157-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 5

9-6

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

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow, Red, Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

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

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, 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

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Prodenia, Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Joseph's Coat

Arbutus

In Hindi

tandalja bhaji

सदाबहार

In German

Tampala

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Tampala

arbousier

In Spanish

Tampala

Arbitus

In Greek

Tampala

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Tampala

árbuto

In Polish

Tampala

mącznik

In Latin

Tampala

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Ericales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Amaranthus L

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

-8

1 27800

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Properties of Tampala and Arbutus

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

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Season and Care of Tampala and Arbutus

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

Tampala and Arbutus Physical Information

Tampala and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Arbutus are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tampala and Arbutus

Care of Tampala and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.