Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Cattle and horses, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Honeylocust
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
हनी टिड्डी
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Honig Locust
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
févier
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
langosta de miel
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
μέλι ακρίδων
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
picar Lokyst
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
kłuć Lokyst
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
MOVEO Lokyst
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calliandra
Gleditsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Honeylocust
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Honeylocust is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Honeylocust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Honeylocust season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Honeylocust is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Honeylocust Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Honeylocust physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Honeylocust are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
- Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Honeylocust
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Honeylocust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeylocust pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.