Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, 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
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Sweetshrub
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
sweetshrub
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
sweetshrub
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
sweetshrub
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
sweetshrub
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
sweetshrub
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Sweetshrub and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Sweetshrub and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub 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.