Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Asia, Europe
Types
Not available
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
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
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Pansy
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
स्रीवत
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Stiefmütterchen
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Pensée
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Pensamiento
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
πανσές
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
amor-perfeito
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Bratek
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Cinaede fill
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Violaceae
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 Pansy
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Pansy season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pansy is Acidic.
Powder Puff Tree and Pansy Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Pansy are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
- Pansy leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Pansy
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Pansy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.