Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-13
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Snow Flake
In German
Tampala
Schneeflocke
In French
Tampala
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Tampala
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Tampala
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Tampala
Floco de neve
In Polish
Tampala
Płatek śniegu
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Snow Flake
Season and care of Tampala and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Snow Flake season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Snow Flake Physical Information
Tampala and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Snow Flake are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tampala and Snow Flake
Care of Tampala and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.