Common Name: Red Powder Puff Tree or Blood Red Tassel Flower
Botanical Name: Calliandra haematocephala (syn. Calliandra inaequilatera)
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions:
- Drought Tolerant
Erosion Controlling
Evergreen
Flowering
Frost Tolerant (30°F/-1°C)
High-Hedging
House Plant
Medium-Hedging
Shrub
Topiary
Tree
Average Width Growth: 6 Feet - 12 Feet
Average Height Growth: 10 Feet - 15 Feet
Plant Spacing: 3 Feet - 6 Feet
Root System: Vertical, Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 10 Years - 20 Years
Hardy Zones: 9A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicabe Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Season: Inconsistent; Year Round
Fertilizing Season: Spring - Early Fall
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
Red Powder Puff Tree
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