Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
China
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
amerikanische persimmon
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
American λωτός
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Caqui americano
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Diospyros virginiana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and American persimmon
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and American persimmon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and American persimmon Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and American persimmon are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and American persimmon
Care of Powder Puff Tree and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.