Type
Ornamental Plants
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
12-10
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Magenta, Violet
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
-
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Macaw
In Spanish
Tampala
guacamayo
In Portuguese
Tampala
arara
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Properties of Tampala and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Tampala and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Tampala and Macaw. Tampala doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Tampala does not have fragrant flowers. Tampala has allergic reactions like and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tampala and Macaw
Season and care of Tampala and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Macaw season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Macaw Physical Information
Tampala and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Macaw are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Tampala and Macaw
Care of Tampala and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.