Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-10
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
tabardillo
Tree Mallow
In German
tabardillo
Baum Mallow
In French
tabardillo
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
tabardillo
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Tabardillo
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Mallow
In Polish
Tabardillo
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Tabardillo
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Tabardillo and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Tabardillo and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Tree Mallow
Care of Tabardillo and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.