Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
céleri chou
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
apio col
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
aipo couve
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Celery Cabbage
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.