Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Brazil
Types
Not available
Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia chiricaspi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green, 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
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
BRUNFELSIA calycina
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Raintree
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Brunfelsia plant
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Brunfelsia Pflanze
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
plante Brunfelsia
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
planta brunfelsia
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
φυτό Brunfelsia
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
plantas Brunfelsia
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Brunfelsia roślin
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Hedysarum herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Brunfelsia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Brunfelsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Brunfelsia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Brunfelsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Brunfelsia flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Brunfelsia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Brunfelsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia 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 Brunfelsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.