Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
South America
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Prunus avium
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Kirschbaum
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cerisier
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cerezo
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.