Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Polynesia
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
False Aralia
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Aralia
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
falsch Aralia
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Aralia false
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Plerandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and False Aralia
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and False Aralia Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and False Aralia are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Powder Puff Tree and False Aralia
Care of Powder Puff Tree and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.