Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
New Zealand
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
गोभी पेड़
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cabbage tree
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
árbol de la col
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
repolho árvore
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
brassica ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Tree
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.