Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Capnoides
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Capnoides
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
capnoides
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Capnoides
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Capnoides
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Capnoides
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
capnoides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Fabaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Fumarioideae
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Capnoides has allergic reactions like . 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done 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 Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.