Calliandra surinamensis (Surinam Powder Puff) - Video 12

Botanical name: Calliandra surinamensis

Common names: Surinam Powder Puff, Pink Powder Puff, Surinamese Stickpea, Officiers-kwast

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Surinam

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Calliandra surinamensis
One more Powderpuff beauty - Calliandra surinamensis is a large vigorous shrub that can be trained into a cute little standard tree.


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