Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carnegiea gigantea
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Saguaro
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Saguaro
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Saguaro
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Saguaro
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Saguaro
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Saguaro
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Saguaro
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Saguaro
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Saguaro
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Carnegiea
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Ingeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree. Saguaro has thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Saguaro does not have fragrant flowers. Saguaro has allergic reactions like Not Available and Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saguaro is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saguaro is Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Saguaro and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saguaro 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 Saguaro 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.