Combretum constrictum (Thailand Powderpuff) - Video 3

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Botanical name: Combretum constrictum

Common names: Thailand Powderpuff, Ball of Fire

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: South East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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Combretum constrictum
Ball of Fire - it is easy to grow and undemanding and booms almost year round; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.


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Combretum constrictum Thailand, Ball of Fire

Powderpuff Combretum - very showy beautiful vining shrub with red flowers. Can be trained into a small tree standard. Easy to grow and undemanding, it only requires regular water to establish, then can be drought tolerant. Blooms almost year round in warm climates. Responds well to pruning.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$29.95