Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Water elm
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
ULMUS americana
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
American Elm
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
olmo americano
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
American Elm
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
olmo americano
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Elm
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Elm season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Elm Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Elm are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Elm
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.