Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff)
Calliandra riparia
Botanical names: Calliandra riparia, Calliandra schultzei
Common name: Dwarf Powderpuff
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: Southern Mexico, Panama, Bolivia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsA dwarf variety, perfect houseplant, good for bonsai. Beautiful oriental looking plant.
Fluffy, pink "powderpuff" flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Grows as a small, bushy shrub in pots but can develop into a larger, bushy tree when planted in the ground
Thrives in full sun to partial shade and becomes drought-tolerant once established.
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Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) green leaves grow along thin woody stems above concrete ground surface.
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) with narrow green leaves attached to thin brown woody stems
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) flower with long pink and white filaments and green foliage
Calliandra riparia shrub with pink flowers and thin spreading green leafy branches
Calliandra riparia branch carrying multiple spherical pink and white wispy flower clusters
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) pink flower with long filaments among small green oval leaves
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) pink flower with long stamen surrounded by small oval foliage.
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) flower with long pink and white filaments on a thin stem.
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) pink flower clusters along a thin branch with green leaves
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) pink fluffy flower cluster nestled among small green oval leaves.
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) grows in a ceramic container with lush green moss.
3 y.o. bonsai
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) flower with white bases and deep red curly stamens
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) flower with white base and curly pink filaments on dark green leaves.
Calliandra riparia (Dwarf Powderpuff) flower with long pink filaments and white center surrounded by leaves
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/calliandra_riparia.htm
Calliandra riparia, Calliandra schultzei, Dwarf Powderpuff - great for bonsai. See picture of the 3 y.o. bonsai. If grown without training, the plant will make a nice bushy little tree.
A dwarf variety, perfect houseplant, good for bonsai. Beautiful oriental looking plant.
Fluffy, pink "powderpuff" flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Grows as a small, bushy shrub in pots but can develop into a larger, bushy tree when planted in the ground.
Thrives in full sun to partial shade and becomes drought-tolerant once established.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
A dwarf variety, perfect houseplant, good for bonsai. Beautiful oriental looking plant.
Fluffy, pink "powderpuff" flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Grows as a small, bushy shrub in pots but can develop into a larger, bushy tree when planted in the ground.
Thrives in full sun to partial shade and becomes drought-tolerant once established.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot