Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
South America
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-11
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
TROPAEOLUM majus
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
In Hindi
tabardillo
Tropaeolum majus
In German
tabardillo
Tropaeolum majus
In French
tabardillo
Tropaeolum majus
In Spanish
tabardillo
Tropaeolum majus
In Greek
Tabardillo
Tropaeolum majus
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Tropaeolum majus
In Polish
Tabardillo
nasturcja większa
In Latin
Tabardillo
Tropaeolum majus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Nasturtium
Season and care of Tabardillo and Nasturtium is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Nasturtium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Nasturtium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nasturtium is Neutral.
Tabardillo and Nasturtium Physical Information
Tabardillo and Nasturtium physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Nasturtium are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Tabardillo and Nasturtium
Care of Tabardillo and Nasturtium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.