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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Ornamental Plants

Origin

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Africa, Southern Asia

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
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Number of Varieties

1010
0 40000
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Habitat

Forests
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-111-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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12 - 5

Sunset Zone

21,22
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

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

90.00 cm45.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red
Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Tan, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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

Soil pH

Acidic
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Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Prodenia, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
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Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Borders

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'

Common Name

Evergreen Azalea
Joseph's Coat

In Hindi

Azalea
tandalja bhaji

In German

Azalee
Tampala

In French

azalée
Tampala

In Spanish

azalea
Tampala

In Greek

αζάλεα
Tampala

In Portuguese

Azalea
Tampala

In Polish

azalia
Tampala

In Latin

Azalea
Tampala

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales
Caryophyllales

Family

Ericaceae
Amaranthaceae

Genus

Rhododendron
Amaranthus L

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae
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Subfamily

Ericoideae
Amaranthoideae

Number of Species

1024-
1 27800
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Difference Between Azalea and Tampala

If you are confused whether Azalea or Tampala are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Azalea and Tampala Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Azalea are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K, whereas for Tampala fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and organic fertlizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Azalea and Tampala if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Azalea and Tampala

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Azalea and Tampala. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Azalea and Tampala as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Azalea is Astringent whereas of Tampala is Diarrhea and Stomach Ulcers. Azalea has beauty benefits as follows: while Tampala has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Azalea vs Tampala

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