Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
-
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
ब्राह्मी
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Brahmi
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
brahmi
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Brahmi
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Brahmi Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Brahmi are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Brahmi
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.