Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-12
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
tabardillo
Peacock Ginger
In German
tabardillo
Pfau Ingwer
In French
tabardillo
paon gingembre
In Spanish
tabardillo
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
Tabardillo
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Tabardillo
paw imbiru
In Latin
Tabardillo
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger. Tabardillo has thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Tabardillo does not have fragrant flowers. Tabardillo has allergic reactions like and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Peacock Ginger season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger
Care of Tabardillo and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.