Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
North America
Types
Not available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-10
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
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Sunflower
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Sonnenblume
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tournesol
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Girasol
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Girassol
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
słonecznik
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Helianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calliandra
Heilanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Sunflower
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Sunflower season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Sunflower Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Sunflower are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Sunflower
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.