Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Mexico
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
-
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
tabardillo
In German
Cotyledon
tabardillo
In French
Cotyledon
tabardillo
In Spanish
Cotyledon
tabardillo
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Tabardillo
In Polish
Liścień
Tabardillo
In Latin
Cotyledon
Tabardillo
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Calliandra
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Cotyledon and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Tabardillo. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Tabardillo has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. 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 Cotyledon and Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Tabardillo
Season and care of Cotyledon and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Tabardillo Physical Information
Cotyledon and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Tabardillo are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and Tabardillo
Care of Cotyledon and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.