Type
Ornamental Plants
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
10 - 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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Green
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green, Tan
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part 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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Common Mallow
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
malva neglecta
In German
Tampala
malva neglecta
In French
Tampala
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Tampala
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Tampala
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Tampala
malva neglecta
In Polish
Tampala
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Tampala
neglecta malva
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Tampala and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Tampala and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Tampala and Common Mallow. Tampala doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Tampala does not have fragrant flowers. Tampala has allergic reactions like and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tampala and Common Mallow
Season and care of Tampala and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Common Mallow Physical Information
Tampala and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Common Mallow are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Tampala and Common Mallow
Care of Tampala and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.