Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
golden lotus
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
golden lotus
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
golden lotus
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
golden lotus
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
golden lotus
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
golden lotus
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
golden lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Golden Lotus
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.