Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
ऑरेंज Cattleya
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Orange Cattleya
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
orange Cattleya
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Orange Cattleya
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
laranja Cattleya
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
pomarańczowy Cattleya
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Oncidium aureum
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Mimosoideae
Properties of Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree. Orange Cattleya doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Orange Cattleya does not have fragrant flowers. Orange Cattleya has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Orange Cattleya and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange Cattleya 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 Orange Cattleya 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.