Type
Ornamental Plants
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
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Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Aster amellus
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Aster
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
एस्टर
In Portuguese
Tampala
Aster
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Tampala and Aster
Season and care of Tampala and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Aster season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Aster Physical Information
Tampala and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Aster are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Tampala and Aster
Care of Tampala and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aster 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.