Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
South America
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
  
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
  
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
  
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
  
Used to make herbal teas
  
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, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
DRACAENA reflexa
  
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
  
Pleomele, Song-of-India
  
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Song-of-India
  
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Song-of-India
  
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Song- of- Inde
  
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Song- de - la India
  
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
  
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Canção -da-Índia
  
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Song- of- Indie
  
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Song of India :
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Calliandra
  
Dracaena
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Ingeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
  
Nolinoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Song-of-India
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Song-of-India is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Song-of-India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Song-of-India season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Song-of-India Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Song-of-India physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Song-of-India are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
- Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Song-of-India
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Song-of-India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Song-of-India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.