Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
South America
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
12-9
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Bromeliad
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Bromeliad
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Bromeliad
In German
Tampala
Bromeliad
In French
Tampala
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Tampala
Bromeliad
In Greek
Tampala
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Tampala
Bromeliad
In Polish
Tampala
Bromeliad
In Latin
Tampala
Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Aechmea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Bromeliad
Season and care of Tampala and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Bromeliad season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Bromeliad Physical Information
Tampala and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Bromeliad are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Tampala and Bromeliad
Care of Tampala and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.