Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Florist trade and landscaping, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cleistocactus Winteri
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
cleistocactus winteri
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cleistocactus winteri
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cleistocactus winteri
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cleistocactus winteri
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
cleistocactus winteri
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cleistocactus Winteri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ingeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus Winteri doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cleistocactus Winteri has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cleistocactus Winteri and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Cleistocactus Winteri season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color: Not Available
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cleistocactus Winteri include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.