Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
-9999
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Black Currant
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Black Currant
In German
Tampala
Black Currant
In French
Tampala
groseille noire
In Spanish
Tampala
negro Grosella
In Greek
Tampala
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Tampala
groselha-preta
In Polish
Tampala
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Tampala
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Black Currant
Season and care of Tampala and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Black Currant Physical Information
Tampala and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Black Currant are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Tampala and Black Currant
Care of Tampala and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.