Calliandra surinamensis (Surinam Powder Puff) - Video 13
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 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: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsCalliandra surinamensis
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A low branching shrub or small tree with multiple trunks. Showy pink flowers, like a powderpuff, are bright pink on the surface and pale pink to white inside the "powderpuff" ball. This is a excellent container plant for the cooler climates and for the warmer regions a beautiful outdoors plant.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
2 plants in stock
$39.95