Powder Puff Tree

Azalea

About Powder Puff Tree and Azalea

Powder Puff Tree

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

South America

Types

Calliandra haematocephala

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

510

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-128-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Fungal Diseases, Scale insects

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Homeopathy

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Wood

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Used as firewood

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Calliandra calothyrsus

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

Calliandra calothyrsus

Azalea

In German

Calliandra calothyrsus

Azalee

In French

Calliandra calothyrsus

azalée

In Spanish

Calliandra calothyrsus

azalea

In Greek

Calliandra calothyrsus

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

Calliandra calothyrsus

Azalea

In Polish

Calliandra calothyrsus

azalia

In Latin

Calliandra calothyrsus

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Ericales

Family

Fabaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Calliandra

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ingeae

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Mimosoideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

2501024

1 27800

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Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Azalea

Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Azalea. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Azalea has allergic reactions like . 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 Powder Puff Tree and Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Azalea

Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Azalea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.

Powder Puff Tree and Azalea Physical Information

Powder Puff Tree and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Azalea are as follows:

Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Powder Puff Tree and Azalea

Care of Powder Puff Tree and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.