Calliandra haematocephala( Red Powder Puff )
Posted: July 16th, 2013, 8:17 pm
Botanical Name | Calliandra haematocephala |
Family | Mimosaceae |
Genus | Calliandra |
Specie | haematocephala |
Common Name | Calliandra.Red Powder Puff |
Life Cycle | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
Fragrant or Not | No |
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | shrub |
Height | 12-15 ft. |
Spacing | 10-12 ft. |
Flowering Months | summer |
Flower Color | red |
Growing Areas | All Pakistn |
Frost Tender | yes |
Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH | 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
Propagation | From herbaceous stem cuttings From woody stem cuttings From seed |
Uses | ornamental plant |
Other Details | The red powderpuff plant (Calliandra haematocephala) is a shrub native of tropical America with a sprawling symmetrical growth habit and can reach 15 feet or more in height.red powder puff is an evergreen shrub or small tree.The plant has abundant evergreen foliage which is a rich shiny green composed of delicate compound leaves that appear almost fern-like. interesting thing is that Leaves fold up tightly at night. You will need a good sized shady spot in your garden where it has room to fully develop.Likes high humidity. Tolerates wide range of soils including somewhat poor ones. Keep soils consistently moist. |
raspery like flower buds.