Type
Ornamental Plants
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Annuals
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
8-11
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
TROPAEOLUM majus
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Tropaeolum majus
In German
Tampala
Tropaeolum majus
In French
Tampala
Tropaeolum majus
In Spanish
Tampala
Tropaeolum majus
In Greek
Tampala
Tropaeolum majus
In Portuguese
Tampala
Tropaeolum majus
In Polish
Tampala
nasturcja większa
In Latin
Tampala
Tropaeolum majus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and Nasturtium
Season and care of Tampala and Nasturtium is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Nasturtium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Nasturtium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nasturtium is Neutral.
Tampala and Nasturtium Physical Information
Tampala and Nasturtium physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Nasturtium are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Tampala and Nasturtium
Care of Tampala and Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.