Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Not available
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Flowering Quince
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Flowering Quince
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Flowering Quince
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Flowering Quince
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Flowering Quince
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Chaenomeles
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Quince and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Flowering Quince and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Flowering Quince and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Flowering Quince 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.