Powderpuff Plant. An attractive plant with striking ‘powder puff’ -like heads of flowers borne over many weeks. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers September to October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Calliandra haematocephala
An attractive plant with striking ‘powder puff’ -like heads of flowers borne over many weeks
Additional information
| Generic | Calliandra |
|---|---|
| Species | haematocephala |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Powderpuff Plant |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Mimosaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back to 1/3 of size to an outward facing bud |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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