Description
These hardy small trees branch out wide with very attractive leaves.
Calliandra is a large genus of tropical plants that consists of about 200 species of small trees and evergreen, flowering shrubs. Calliandra haematocephala, commonly known as the Powder Puff Tree, is native to South America.
Powder Puffs grow up to 10 feet tall with an equal spread, but dwarf, 3-6 foot varieties are also available.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 17 inch (43 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 7 inch (18 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Powder Puff Plant, Calliandra,Calliandra haematocephala . |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3.00 to 6.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Powder Puff Plant care
Calliandras grow and flower best if they are grown in full sun, but they tolerate some partial shade, especially in hot summer regions. They should be planted in reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.Powder Puff plants should be watered regularly and thoroughly to maintain evenly moist soil, especially during the summer growing season.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 60-75F. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Powder Puff Plant special feature
Container plant. Houseplant.
Powder Puff Plant uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- No reported folkloric medicinal use in the Philippines
- In Nigeria, roots used in the treatment of hemorrhoids
- (7)Elsewhere, decoction of the flowers used as blood purifier and tonic