Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Also known as Persian Silktree · Pink Powder Puff · Pink Powderpuff
Calliandra surinamensis is a fast-growing tropical shrub or small tree known for its showy, powder-puff like pink flowers and attractive compound leaves.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced liquid feed.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage more blooms.
Heavy pruning is best done in late winter or early spring.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer. Seeds may require scarification or soaking to improve germination rates.
Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining medium.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, every 3-4 years. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current root ball.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Surinamese Stickpea (Calliandra surinamensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Calliandra |
| Species | Calliandra surinamensis |
Similar in genus Calliandra
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