Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
Not Available
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long slender
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Ukiuki
In Spanish
Tampala
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Tampala
Ukiuki
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Dianella
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and Ukiuki
Season and care of Tampala and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Ukiuki season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is Not Available while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ukiuki is Not Available.
Tampala and Ukiuki Physical Information
Tampala and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tampala and Ukiuki are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Tampala and Ukiuki
Care of Tampala and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.