Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
बर्फ बुश
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Schnee Bush
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
neige Bush
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
nieve Bush
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
neve de Bush
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ingeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Snow Bush
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Snow Bush Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Snow Bush are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Snow Bush
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.