Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
-
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
david ward
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
david ward
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
david ward
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
david ward
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
david ward
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
david ward
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
david ward
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and David Ward
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and David Ward season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and David Ward Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and David Ward are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and David Ward
Care of Powder Puff Tree and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.