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Calliandra riparia 'Rose Cascade'
Calliandra riparia, Calliandra schultzei
Pink PowderpuffFamily: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Southern Mexico, Panama, Bolivia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
A dwarf variety, perfect houseplant, good for bonsai. Beautiful oriental looking plant.
Similar plants:
- Calliandra angustifolia, Calliandra stricta (Bobinsana)
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- Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster)
- Calliandra calothyrsus (Cabello de Angel (Angels Hair), Barbe Sol (The Suns Beard), Red Calliandra, Powderpuff)
- Calliandra emarginata, Inga emarginata (Powderpuff)
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- Calliandra haematocephala, Calliandra inaequilatera (Rose cascade, Blood Red Tassel Flower)
- Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra, Powderpuff)
- Calliandra parvifolia (Powderpuff, Pink Calliandra, Plumerillo Rosado)
- Calliandra sp. (Powder Puff)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/calliandra_schultzii.htm
Dwarf calliandra - great for bonsai. See picture of the 3 y.o. bonsai. If grown without training, the plant will make a nice bushy little tree.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$29.95