Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Acidic, 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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
ORIGANUM x majoricum
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Italienisch Oregano
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
italien origan
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
orégano italiano
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Italiano Oregano
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
włoski Oregano
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Italian Oregano
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Origanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Italian Oregano
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Italian Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Italian Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Italian Oregano season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Italian Oregano Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Italian Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Italian Oregano are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
- Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Italian Oregano
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Italian Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.