Powderpuff (Red / Calliandra) - Calliandra haematocephala
Rs. 550.00
Rs. 1,010.00
Powderpuff (Red / Calliandra) - Calliandra haematocephala
Powderpuff (Red / Calliandra) - Calliandra haematocephala
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About Powderpuff (Red / Calliandra)
This hybrid Powderpuff (Calliandra haematocephala) is a tropical evergreen flowering shrub with fine, mimosa-like foliage and striking red pom-pom flowers. It stays dwarf and shrubby rather than growing into a tree, making it well suited to pots.
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun for best flowering.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content.
- Water: Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry.
Planting & Placement
Best grown outdoors in a pot or garden bed where its layered, free-flowing branches have room to spread. It blooms year-round in warm climates.
Care
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once a month.
- Pruning: Light, occasional pruning keeps its layered shape neat.
Flowering
Produces striking red, powderpuff-shaped flowers year-round in warm conditions, and is a strong draw for butterflies, hummingbirds, and honeybees.
This listing ships a young nursery plant. Growth and bloom timing vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Water when top 2-3 inches of soil are dry
- Light: Full sun to partial sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once a month
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Does Powderpuff stay small in a pot?
Yes - this hybrid is naturally dwarf and shrubby, so it stays compact rather than growing into a tree.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes, it's known to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and honeybees.
How much sun does it need?
Full sun to partial sun gives the best flowering.
Is it safe around pets?
No major safety concerns are documented for this plant.
