Mexican Flame Bush. An attractive plant with striking ‘powder puff’ -like heads of flowers borne over many weeks. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers December to March. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Calliandra tweedyi
An attractive plant with striking ‘powder puff’ -like heads of flowers borne over many weeks
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Calliandra |
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Species | tweedyi |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Mexican Flame Bush |
Flower Colour | red, white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Mimosaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | December, March |
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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