Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Succulent
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Western United States, Mexico
Types
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Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Dudleya
In German
Tampala
Dudleya
In French
Tampala
Dudleya
In Spanish
Tampala
dudleya
In Portuguese
Tampala
Dudleya
In Polish
Tampala
Dudleya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Dudleya
Season and care of Tampala and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Dudleya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Tampala and Dudleya Physical Information
Tampala and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Dudleya are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Tampala and Dudleya
Care of Tampala and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.