Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
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
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Cut away fading foliage, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Flowering Quince
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Flowering Quince
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Flowering Quince
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Flowering Quince
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Flowering Quince
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calliandra
Chaenomeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Flowering Quince season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Flowering Quince
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Flowering Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.