Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Raintree
tabardillo
In German
raintree
tabardillo
In French
raintree
tabardillo
In Spanish
raintree
tabardillo
In Greek
Raintree
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Raintree
Tabardillo
In Polish
Raintree
Tabardillo
In Latin
Raintree
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Raintree and Tabardillo
Season and care of Raintree and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Tabardillo season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Tabardillo Physical Information
Raintree and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Tabardillo are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Tabardillo
Care of Raintree and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.