Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Gold
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
orange jessamine
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Hammersträucher
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Cestrum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree. Cestrum aurantiacum doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cestrum aurantiacum does not have fragrant flowers. Cestrum aurantiacum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Cestrum aurantiacum 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.