Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
South America
Types
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Catmint
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
कटमींट
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Katzenminze
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Catmint
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
catmint
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
catmint
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
nêveda
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
catmint
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Catmint and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Catmint and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Catmint and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catmint season is Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Catmint and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Catmint and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Catmint and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Catmint and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Catmint and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Catmint 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.