Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
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, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Holywood
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Holywood
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Holywood
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Holywood
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Holywood
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Holywood
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Holywood
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Holywood
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Holywood and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Holywood and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Holywood and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Holywood and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Holywood and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood 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 Holywood 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.