Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Brown, Red
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
tabardillo
Red Cardinal
In German
tabardillo
Red Cardinal
In French
tabardillo
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
tabardillo
Cárdenas
In Greek
Tabardillo
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Tabardillo
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Tabardillo
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calliandra
Erythrina
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Tabardillo and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Red Cardinal season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Tabardillo and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tabardillo and Red Cardinal
Care of Tabardillo and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.