Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
North America
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
American Elm
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Tampala
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Tampala
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Tampala
olmo americano
In Greek
Tampala
American Elm
In Portuguese
Tampala
olmo americano
In Polish
Tampala
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Tampala
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Elm
Season and care of Tampala and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Elm Physical Information
Tampala and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Elm are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tampala and Elm
Care of Tampala and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.