Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
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, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Perilla plant
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
planta de perilla
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
planta Perilla
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Perilla herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Perilla
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Perilla season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Perilla Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Perilla are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Perilla
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.