Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Peppertree
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Peppertree
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Peppertree
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Peppertree
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
peppertree
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Peppertree
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Peppertree
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Peppertree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Peppertree
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Peppertree Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Peppertree are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Peppertree
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.