Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs, 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
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Ukiuki
tandalja bhaji
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Tampala
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Dianella
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Tampala
Season and care of Ukiuki and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Tampala Physical Information
Ukiuki and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Tampala are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Ukiuki and Tampala
Care of Ukiuki and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.