Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tritoma
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tritoma
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tritoma
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
tritoma
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
tritoma
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tritoma
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tritoma
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Trytoma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Tritoma
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Tritoma Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Tritoma are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Tritoma
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
