Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Brazil
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Raintree
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
raintree
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
raintree
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
raintree
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Raintree
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Raintree
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Raintree
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Raintree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Raintree
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Raintree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Raintree Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Raintree are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Raintree
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.