Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Laub- Cattail
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.