Type
Ornamental Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
2-11
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Kale
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
गोभी
In German
Tampala
Grünkohl
In French
Tampala
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Tampala
Col rizada
In Portuguese
Tampala
Couve
In Polish
Tampala
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and Kale
Season and care of Tampala and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Kale season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Kale Physical Information
Tampala and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Kale are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tampala and Kale
Care of Tampala and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.