Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Aquatics
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
11-1
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Brownish Red
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Saururus cernuus
In German
Tampala
Saururus cernuus
In French
Tampala
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Tampala
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Tampala
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Tampala
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Tampala
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Tampala
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Saururaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Saururus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Tampala and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Tampala and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tampala and Saururus cernuus
Care of Tampala and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.