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:

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

$24.00

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