Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
South America
Central Asia
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Malus domestica
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Apfelbaum
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Pommier
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Manzano
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Macieira
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
jabłoń
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Apple Tree
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Apple Tree Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Apple Tree are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Apple Tree
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.