Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Narzissen
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Narcissus
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Narcissus
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Narcissus
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Narcyz
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Jonquil
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Jonquil Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Jonquil are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Jonquil
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.