Product Description:
Calliandra is a large genus of tropical plants that consists of about 200 species of small trees and evergreen, flowering shrubs. Calliandra haematocephala, commonly known as the Powder Puff Tree, is native to South America.
Powder Puffs grow up to 10 feet tall with an equal spread, but dwarf, 3-6 foot varieties are also available. Powder Puff Trees are primarily fall and winter blooming plants, especially in warmer climates, but they may bloom sporadically throughout the year .When we first acquired Calliandra surinamensis the presumption was that it was definitely a conservatory or greenhouse plant. However,
Light:
A brightly lit place on the south or west window. Prefers bright diffused light. It can grow in a small shading.
Soil:
Ready-made general-purpose soil, suitable rich loose soil with the addition of a small amount of sand (pH 6-7.5). Soil homemade take: 1 part of the greenhouse ground, 1 part peat, 1 part humus manure, 1 part coarse sand or perlite. Always use a pot with a hole.
Water:
Intense, every 3 days. The soil should always be moist, but not too humid. With a lack of moisture, the leaves quickly fall off. At watering it is impossible, that water got on leaves.
Fertilizer:
Begin to feed Calliandra be 2 months after flowering once every two to three weeks with liquid fertilizer for flowering plants. It is possible to use organic fertilizing.
Temperature:
Calliandra – heat-loving plant, it should be protected from drafts. In the summer: up to 73,4-77, in winter not lower than 60,8 ° F.
Humidity:
At least 60%, the plant should be sprayed in the morning and in the evening and increase the humidity by all known ways.
Propagating Powderpuff Trees:
Powder Puff plants can also be propagated with stem tip cutting.
taken during the spring months.
Dust each cut with a rooting hormone and strike into a peat moss/perlite mix at 75° until the cuttings are well rooted.
