Tampala

Blue Mink

About Tampala and Blue Mink

Tampala

Blue Mink

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Tender Perennial

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Mexico, Central America

Types

A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens

Number of Varieties

106

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-1510-13

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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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Blue, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Brown

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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

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

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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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

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'

AGERATUM houstonianum

Common Name

Joseph's Coat

Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower

In Hindi

tandalja bhaji

Blue Mink Plant

In German

Tampala

Blue Mink Pflanze

In French

Tampala

Bleu Mink Plante

In Spanish

Tampala

azul Mink Planta

In Greek

Tampala

μπλε βιζόν Φυτό

In Portuguese

Tampala

azul Mink Plantar

In Polish

Tampala

niebieski Mink Roślina

In Latin

Tampala

blue Mink planta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Asterales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Amaranthus L

Ageratum

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

-1

1 27800

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Properties of Tampala and Blue Mink

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

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Season and Care of Tampala and Blue Mink

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

Tampala and Blue Mink Physical Information

Tampala and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Blue Mink are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green

Care of Tampala and Blue Mink

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