Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
tabardillo
golden lotus
In German
tabardillo
golden lotus
In French
tabardillo
golden lotus
In Spanish
tabardillo
golden lotus
In Greek
Tabardillo
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
golden lotus
In Polish
Tabardillo
golden lotus
In Latin
Tabardillo
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Tabardillo and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Golden Lotus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Tabardillo and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Tabardillo and Golden Lotus
Care of Tabardillo and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.