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Calliandra haematocephala (Powder Puff Tree)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 506351



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Calliandra
Species: Calliandra haematocephala
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Shrub
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Flowering End edit
  • Spring
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Rich
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
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  • In it's native habitat it can reach 10'-15' in height edit | delete
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