Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Bear Grass
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Bärn-Gras
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
bear Grass
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
miś Trawa
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Bear Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Bear Grass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.