Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Korea
South America
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Chinese Holly
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Chinese Holly
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Chinese Holly
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Chinese Holly
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fabales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Properties of Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree. Chinese Holly has thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting and Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Chinese Holly and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly pruning is done 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 Chinese Holly 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.