Type
Ornamental Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Central America
Types
-
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
12 - 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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Gomphrena
In German
Tampala
Gomphrena
In French
Tampala
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Tampala
Gomphrena
In Greek
Tampala
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Tampala
Gomphrena
In Polish
Tampala
Gomphrena
In Latin
Tampala
Gomphrena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Tampala and Gomphrena
Season and care of Tampala and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Gomphrena season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Tampala and Gomphrena Physical Information
Tampala and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Gomphrena are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Tampala and Gomphrena
Care of Tampala and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.