Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
11
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
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 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Moths
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
गोभी
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Kohl
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
chou
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
repollo
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
repolho
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
kapusta
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
brassica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.