Tampala

Elephant Ear

About Tampala and Elephant Ear

Tampala

Elephant Ear

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Tender Perennial

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Southeastern Asia

Types

Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily

Number of Varieties

1070

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Terrestrial, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-1510-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 5

12-8

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow, Red, Green

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Green

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

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, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Prodenia, Red blotch

Blight, Mites, Red spider mite

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Spider Mites

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Amaranthoideae

Aroideae

Number of Species

-79

1 27800

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Properties of Tampala and Elephant Ear

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

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Season and Care of Tampala and Elephant Ear

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

Tampala and Elephant Ear Physical Information

Tampala and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Elephant Ear are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black

Care of Tampala and Elephant Ear

Care of Tampala and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.