Type
Ornamental Plants
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
Not Available
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
not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Light 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
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Tampala
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Tampala
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Tampala
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Tampala
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Tampala
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Tampala
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Tampala
Morbus nasturtium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and Mashua
Season and care of Tampala and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Mashua Physical Information
Tampala and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Mashua are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tampala and Mashua
Care of Tampala and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.