Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Herb
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
5-9
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Common Rue
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Hydrangea
In German
Tampala
Hortensie
In French
Tampala
Hortensia
In Spanish
Tampala
Hortensia
In Greek
Tampala
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Tampala
Hortênsia
In Polish
Tampala
Hortensja
In Latin
Tampala
Hibiscus
Family
Amaranthaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Common Rue
Season and care of Tampala and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Common Rue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Common Rue Physical Information
Tampala and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Common Rue are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Tampala and Common Rue
Care of Tampala and Common Rue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rue 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 Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.