Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Red Calliandra
Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus) is a fast-growing tropical tree known for its showy, red, powder-puff-like flowers and nitrogen-fixing abilities.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures; protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season with balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to shape the plant and remove any dead or damaged branches. Light pruning can be done throughout the year to maintain desired size and form.
Pinch back young shoots to encourage bushier growth.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring, which germinate readily under warm conditions. Cuttings taken in late spring or summer can also be rooted in moist, well-draining potting mix, often requiring bottom heat and high humidity.
Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring, moving them to a slightly larger container. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, perhaps every 2-3 years.
Use a well-draining potting mix suitable for flowering shrubs.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Calliandra |
| Species | Calliandra calothyrsus |
Similar in genus Calliandra
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