Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tilaka
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tilapia
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tilapia
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
tilapia
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
tilaka
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
tilaka
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
tilakiem
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.