Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
9-11
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Clivia
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Clivia
In Spanish
Tampala
Clivia
In Portuguese
Tampala
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Clivia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and Clivia
Season and care of Tampala and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Clivia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Clivia Physical Information
Tampala and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Clivia are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tampala and Clivia
Care of Tampala and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.