Red Calliandra, Powderpuff, Kaliandra
Calliandra calothyrsus
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: calliandra
Plant ID (slug): calliandra-calothyrsus
Numeric ID: 20964
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Calliandra calothyrsus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects, bats. The plant is not self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
Central America - central Panama, north to southern Mexico.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Calliandra calothyrsus Red Calliandra, Powderpuff, Kaliandra