Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra)
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) pink flower filaments emerging from clusters of small green buds.
Calliandra houstoniana
Botanical name: Calliandra houstoniana
Common names: Tree Calliandra, Red Powderpuff
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Mexico to Northern South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsCalliandra houstoniana is a fast growing small tree or large shrub with fine feathery foliage and bright red fine structured powderpuff flowers. This species is very close to calliandra calothyrsis, but the flowers open fully, unlike c. calothyrsis, where the flower opens gradually from the bottom to the top.
The genus Calliandra contains 132 species. Most are endemic to the Americas, but a few species are endemic to the South Asian subcontinent or Africa, including Madagascar. Most species are shrubs or small trees, although a few are large trees or herbs.
Similar plants: Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra)
- Calliandra angustifolia (Bobinsana)
- Calliandra brevipes (Pink Powderpuff)
- Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster)
- Calliandra calothyrsus (Cabello de Angel (Angels Hair))
- Calliandra haematocephala x surinamensis 'Nana' (Dwarf Powderpuff Tree)
- Calliandra haematocephala (Rose cascade)
- Calliandra parvifolia (Powderpuff)
- Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff)
- Calliandra sp. (Powder Puff)
- Calliandra surinamensis (Surinam Powder Puff)
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) pink fluffy flower with long stamens and green buds above
Calliandra houstoniana
Calliandra houstoniana the only tree-form Powderpuff, rapidly growing into a lush tree under 20 ft in a single season.
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) red flower filaments radiate outward from the central stem.
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) showing delicate green feathery foliage in a close up capture.
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) red flower with long, thin filaments and green buds
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) red spiky flower with delicate green feathery leaves on a plant
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) pink flower with long stamen extending from the central cluster
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) pink flower with long stamens next to delicate fern-like green leaves.
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) pink flower filaments hanging alongside clusters of small green buds
Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra) pink flower with long spreading filaments surrounded by small green buds
Calliandra_houstoniana (Tree Calliandra, Red Powderpuff) - is the only tree form of Powderpuff. It quickly grows into a bushy beautiful tree under 20 ft - in just one season, and fluffy pink flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies year around
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Tree Calliandra, Powderpuff. Calliandra houstoniana is a fast growing small tree or large shrub with fine feathery foliage and bright red fine structured powderpuff flowers. This species is very close to calliandra calothyrsis, but the flowers open fully, unlike c. calothyrsis, where the flower opens gradually from the bottom to the top.
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Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
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