Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
tabardillo
फर्न पाइन
In German
tabardillo
Fern Pinien
In French
tabardillo
pin Fern
In Spanish
tabardillo
pino helecho
In Greek
Tabardillo
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
pinho Fern
In Polish
Tabardillo
Fern sosna
In Latin
Tabardillo
Fern pinus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Fern Pine
Season and care of Tabardillo and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Fern Pine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Fern Pine Physical Information
Tabardillo and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Fern Pine are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tabardillo and Fern Pine
Care of Tabardillo and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.