Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Grass like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Eulalia
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Eulalia
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Eulalia
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Eulalia
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Eulalia
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Eulalia
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Eulalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ingeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Eulalia
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Eulalia Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Eulalia are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Eulalia
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.