Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cordiform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Tampala
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Tampala
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Tampala
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Tampala
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Tampala
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Tampala
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Tampala
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Tampala and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Tampala and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Tampala and Himalayan Birch
Care of Tampala and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.