Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
एमु बुश
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Emu Bush
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Emu Bush
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Emu Bush
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Emu Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Emu Bush
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Emu Bush Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Emu Bush are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Emu Bush
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.