Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
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
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Osage Orange
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Osage orange
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Osage naranja
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Osage laranja
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Osage Orange
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Osage Orange Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Osage Orange are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Osage Orange
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.