Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Brazil
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Neoregelia spectabilis
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Bloody Bromeliad, Painted Fingernails
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
painted fingernail
In German
Tampala
painted fingernail
In French
Tampala
Neoregelia spectabilis
In Spanish
Tampala
painted fingernail
In Greek
Tampala
painted fingernail
In Portuguese
Tampala
Painted fingernails
In Polish
Tampala
painted fingernail
In Latin
Tampala
Neoregelia spectabilis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Neoregelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Tampala and Painted Fingernails
Wondering what are the properties of Tampala and Painted Fingernails? We provide you with everything About Tampala and Painted Fingernails. Tampala doesn't have thorns and Painted Fingernails doesn't have thorns. Also Tampala does not have fragrant flowers. Tampala has allergic reactions like and Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tampala and Painted Fingernails
Season and care of Tampala and Painted Fingernails is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Painted Fingernails Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Painted Fingernails season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Painted Fingernails is Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Painted Fingernails is .
Tampala and Painted Fingernails Physical Information
Tampala and Painted Fingernails physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Painted Fingernails height is 15.20 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Painted Fingernails are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Painted Fingernails flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Painted Fingernails leaf color: Red, Olive and Yellow green
Care of Tampala and Painted Fingernails
Care of Tampala and Painted Fingernails include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.