Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early 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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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
Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
PAPAVER somniferum
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Opium Poppy, Poppyseed Poppy
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
अफीम पोस्ता
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Schlafmohn
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Grain d'opium
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
adormidera
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
μήκωνος της υπνοφόρου
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Papoula do ópio
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
MAK lekarski
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
opium Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Opium Poppy
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Opium Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Opium Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Opium Poppy season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Opium Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Opium Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Opium Poppy Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Opium Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Opium Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Opium Poppy are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Opium Poppy flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum and Ivory
- Opium Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Opium Poppy
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Opium Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Opium Poppy pruning is done 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 Opium Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.