Tampala

Elephant Bush

About Tampala and Elephant Bush

Tampala

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Succulent

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Southern Africa

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1030

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-1510-12

0 99

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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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Green, Red

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, 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, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Prodenia, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Joseph's Coat

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

tandalja bhaji

Elephant Bush

In German

Tampala

Elephant Bush

In French

Tampala

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Tampala

elefante Bush

In Greek

Tampala

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Tampala

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Tampala

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Tampala

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Amaranthus L

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

-1

1 27800

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Properties of Tampala and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Tampala and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Tampala and Elephant Bush. Tampala doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Tampala does not have fragrant flowers. Tampala has allergic reactions like and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tampala and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Tampala and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tampala and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Tampala and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Tampala and Elephant Bush

Care of Tampala and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.