Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
New Zealand
South America
Types
-
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Cabbage tree
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
arbre de chou
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
árbol de la col
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
brassica ligno
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Asparagaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage Tree and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Cabbage Tree and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Cabbage Tree and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage Tree 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.