Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Ornamental Plants
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
  
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Warm soil, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
  
12-9
  
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
White, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
  
Yellow, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Layering
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
  
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Cleanser, Repellent
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
  
CITRUS latifolia
  
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
  
Persian Lime
  
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
  
Persian lime
  
In German
Tampala
  
Gewöhnliche Limette
  
In French
Tampala
  
Citrus × latifolia
  
In Spanish
Tampala
  
Citrus latifolia
  
In Greek
Tampala
  
Persian lime
  
In Portuguese
Tampala
  
Citrus × latifolia
  
In Polish
Tampala
  
Persian lime
  
In Latin
Tampala
  
Persian lime
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Amaranthaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Amaranthus L
  
Citrus
  
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 Persian Lime
Season and care of Tampala and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Persian Lime Physical Information
Tampala and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Persian Lime are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tampala and Persian Lime
Care of Tampala and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.