Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Iris
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
-
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
IRIS pumila
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Dwarf Iris
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Zwergiris
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Enano Iris
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.