Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Chili Pepper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
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 Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Dark Green
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, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chile serrano
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Serrano Pepper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Serrano Pepper
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serrano Pepper 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 Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.