| 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.
