Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
tabardillo
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
tabardillo
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
tabardillo
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
tabardillo
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabardillo
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabardillo
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabardillo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calliandra
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Tabardillo has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.