HIGHLIGHTS
- Popularly used as – Powder Puff , Calliandra – Plant
- Flower – Red
- Edible – Young leaves and fruit are edible.
- Growth – Fast growth rate
- Uses – In Nigeria, roots used in the treatment of hemorrhoids
PLANTING & CARE
- Temperature – Prefers temperature between 60-75F.
- Water – Newly planted– More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
- Light – More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
- Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July)
- Pruning – Pinch back new growth about 1 inch from the tips to increase bushiness and promote more flowers.
SPECIFICATION
- Plant – Powder Puff
- Flower colour -Red
- Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
- Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
- Weight – 2-3 Kgs
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