What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
0
99+
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Bushy, Evergreen
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
90.00 cm
99+
200.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
120.00 cm
99+
200.00 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate
Thorns
Yes
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Facts
Flowers
Showy
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fruits
Showy Fruit
No
No
Edible Fruit
No
Yes
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
No
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
No
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
No
Yes
Showy Bark
No
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Yes
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
No
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Edible Uses
No
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
tabardillo
Saharan myrtle
In German
tabardillo
Saharan myrtle
In French
tabardillo
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
tabardillo
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Tabardillo
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
murta Saharan
In Polish
Tabardillo
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Tabardillo
myrto Saharan
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Myrtales
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Myrtus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
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