Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach burn
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Parsnip
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Pastinake
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Panais
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Chirivía
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
cherivia
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Pasternak
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
parsnip
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree. Parsnip doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Parsnip does not have fragrant flowers. Parsnip has allergic reactions like Stomach burn and Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like Stomach burn. 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 Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Powder Puff Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Parsnip and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip 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 Parsnip 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.
