Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Black root rot, Leafminers, Phytophthora Root Rot, Scale, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
ILEX vomitoria 'Condeaux'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Yaupon Holly, Yaupon
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Yaupon
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Yaupon
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Yaupon
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Yaupon
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Yaupon
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Yaupon
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Yaupon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Aquifoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Yaupon doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Yaupon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Yaupon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Yaupon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Yaupon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yaupon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Yaupon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Yaupon flower color: White
- Yaupon leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Yaupon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yaupon 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 Yaupon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.