Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
-
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
tabardillo
Elephant Apple
In German
tabardillo
Elefant von Apple
In French
tabardillo
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
tabardillo
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Tabardillo
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Tabardillo
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Tabardillo
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Dilleniales
Family
Fabaceae
Dilleniaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Dillenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Tabardillo and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Tabardillo and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Tabardillo and Elephant Apple. Tabardillo has thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Tabardillo does not have fragrant flowers. Tabardillo has allergic reactions like and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like . 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 Tabardillo and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Tabardillo and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Tabardillo and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tabardillo and Elephant Apple
Care of Tabardillo and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.