Type
Ornamental Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
China
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Sweet Box
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Tampala
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Tampala
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Tampala
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Tampala
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Tampala
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Tampala
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Tampala
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Buxales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Tampala and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Sarcococca confusa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Tampala and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Tampala and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Tampala and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.