Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Central America
Types
-
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
tabardillo
Gomphrena
In German
tabardillo
Gomphrena
In French
tabardillo
Gomphrena
In Spanish
tabardillo
Gomphrena
In Greek
Tabardillo
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Gomphrena
In Polish
Tabardillo
Gomphrena
In Latin
Tabardillo
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Gomphrena
Season and care of Tabardillo and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Gomphrena season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Tabardillo and Gomphrena Physical Information
Tabardillo and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Gomphrena are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Gomphrena
Care of Tabardillo and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.