Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
South America
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not available
  
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
  
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
No
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
  
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
breathing problems, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for insects, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
  
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
  
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kalanchoe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Calliandra
  
Kalanchoe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Ingeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Powder Puff Tree and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Kalanchoe
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.