Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America
Types
-
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
QUICKSTICK
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
QUICKSTICK
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Quickstick
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Quickstick and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Quickstick and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Quickstick and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Quickstick and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.