Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
South America
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Mango
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Mango Baum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Manguier
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Mango Tree
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Mango ligno
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Calliandra
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Mango Tree and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Mango Tree and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Mango Tree and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Mango Tree and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree 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.