Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
South America
Types
-
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Laub- Cattail
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.