Tampala

Sky Plant

About Tampala and Sky Plant

Tampala

Sky Plant

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Epiphyte

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Mexico, Central America

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

10100

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-1510-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 5

12*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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm10.15 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm10.15 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Gray Green, Pink, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow, Red, Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'

TILLANDSIA ionantha

Common Name

Joseph's Coat

Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant

In Hindi

tandalja bhaji

Hydrangea

In German

Tampala

Hortensie

In French

Tampala

Hortensia

In Spanish

Tampala

Hortensia

In Greek

Tampala

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Tampala

Hortênsia

In Polish

Tampala

Hortensja

In Latin

Tampala

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Amaranthus L

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Number of Species

-300

1 27800

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Properties of Tampala and Sky Plant

Wondering what are the properties of Tampala and Sky Plant? We provide you with everything About Tampala and Sky Plant. Tampala doesn't have thorns and Sky Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Tampala does not have fragrant flowers. Tampala has allergic reactions like and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tampala and Sky Plant

Season and care of Tampala and Sky Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Sky Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Sky Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Sky Plant is while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sky Plant is .

Tampala and Sky Plant Physical Information

Tampala and Sky Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Sky Plant are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver

Care of Tampala and Sky Plant

Care of Tampala and Sky Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.