Tampala

Elkhorn

About Tampala and Elkhorn

Tampala

Elkhorn

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Eastern Asia, India

Types

Number of Varieties

10-

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Temperate Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-1510-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 5

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, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm12.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Pink

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

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

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

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Prodenia, Red blotch

Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

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

Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'

EUPHORBIA lactea

Common Name

Joseph's Coat

Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn

In Hindi

tandalja bhaji

Elkhorn

In German

Tampala

Elkhorn

In French

Tampala

Elkhorn

In Spanish

Tampala

cuerno de alce

In Greek

Tampala

Elkhorn

In Portuguese

Tampala

Elkhorn

In Polish

Tampala

Elkhorn

In Latin

Tampala

Elkhorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Malpighiales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Amaranthus L

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

-1

1 27800

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Properties of Tampala and Elkhorn

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

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Season and Care of Tampala and Elkhorn

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

Tampala and Elkhorn Physical Information

Tampala and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Elkhorn are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green

Care of Tampala and Elkhorn

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