Tampala

Tilaka

About Tampala and Tilaka

Tampala

Tilaka

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Ornamental Plants

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

108

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-1510-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 5

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

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

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Cuneate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Common Name

Joseph's Coat

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

In Hindi

tandalja bhaji

Tilaka

In German

Tampala

Tilapia

In French

Tampala

Tilapia

In Spanish

Tampala

tilapia

In Greek

Tampala

tilaka

In Portuguese

Tampala

tilaka

In Polish

Tampala

tilakiem

In Latin

Tampala

tilaka

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Ebenales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Symplocaceae

Genus

Amaranthus L

Symplocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Number of Species

-40

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Properties of Tampala and Tilaka

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

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Season and Care of Tampala and Tilaka

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

Tampala and Tilaka Physical Information

Tampala and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Tilaka are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tampala and Tilaka

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