Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Whole plant
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Kracher penstemon
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.