Type
Ornamental Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
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Types
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herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Pelargonium
In German
Tampala
Pelargonium
In French
Tampala
pélargonium
In Spanish
Tampala
pelargonium
In Greek
Tampala
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Tampala
pelargônio
In Polish
Tampala
pelargonia
In Latin
Tampala
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Tampala and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Tampala and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Tampala and Scented Geranium
Care of Tampala and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.