Type
Ornamental Plants
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
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Types
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Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
River side, Riverbanks
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
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 or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Oleaster
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
इलेगनस
In German
Tampala
Elaeagnus
In French
Tampala
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Tampala
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Tampala
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Tampala
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Tampala
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Tampala
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Tampala and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Tampala and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Elaeagnus flower color:
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Tampala and Elaeagnus
Care of Tampala and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.