Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
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Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
2-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
SCILLA
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Squill
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Squill
In French
Tampala
Squille
In Spanish
Tampala
Escila
In Greek
Tampala
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Tampala
Cila
In Polish
Tampala
Cebulica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Scilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Tampala and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Tampala and Squill? We provide you with everything About Tampala and Squill. Tampala doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Tampala does not have fragrant flowers. Tampala has allergic reactions like and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tampala and Squill
Season and care of Tampala and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Squill season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Tampala and Squill Physical Information
Tampala and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Squill are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Tampala and Squill
Care of Tampala and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.