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Powder Puff

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Why it’s special?

Fluffy crimson powder-puff blooms
Attracts birds, bees and butterflies
Long flowering season
Attractive bronze new foliage
Fast-growing and adaptable

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🌎 Country of origin: India

Calliandra haematocephala, the red powder puff, is an evergreen spreading shrub that delights with fluffy, silky pompom flowers of bright crimson resembling powder puffs. Native to Bolivia, it flourishes in warm Indian conditions, flowering generously through the cooler and warm seasons. The compound, fern-like foliage opens bronze and matures to glossy green, while the nectar-rich blooms draw sunbirds, butterflies and bees. It can be grown as a feature shrub, an informal hedge or trained against a wall, and even shaped into a small standard. Tough and fast-growing, it offers months of cheerful, textured colour.

Specifications

Family	Fabaceae
Native region	Bolivia, South America
Mature height	2-4 m
Mature spread	2-4 m
Growth rate	Fast
Foliage	Evergreen, glossy compound leaves, bronze when young
Flower colour	Crimson red (also pink, white forms)
Flower season	Cool to warm season, long blooming
Climate zone	Tropical to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun to partial shade
Watering	Moderate; water regularly in dry spells
Soil / mix	Well-drained fertile loam
Temperature	15-35 C; tender to frost
Humidity	Moderate to high
Fertilizer	Balanced feed every 6-8 weeks in growth
Pruning	Prune after flowering to shape and densify
Repotting	Every 2 years if potted
Propagation	Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings
Pests & problems	Mealybugs, scale, mites
Toxicity / safety	Generally low toxicity
Difficulty	Easy

Uses

Planted as a flowering specimen shrub, screen or informal hedge, and valued for attracting sunbirds, butterflies and bees to the garden.

Growing tips

Suits most warm Indian regions; give full sun, prune after the main flush to keep it bushy, and shelter it from hard frost in the north.

Powder Puff Care

Calliandra haematocephala is an easy-going, sun-loving shrub that flowers most freely in a bright spot with at least four to six hours of direct light. Plant it in well-draining soil, water when the top inch feels dry, and feed a balanced fertiliser through the growing season to keep the crimson powder-puff blooms coming. Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. It handles India's heat well and, once established, tolerates short dry spells.

Powder Puff Benefits & Uses

The Powder Puff earns its name from silky, ball-shaped clusters of red stamens that look like soft brushes and appear on and off through much of the year. It is a magnet for butterflies, bees and sunbirds, making it a lovely choice for a pollinator-friendly garden. Grown as a flowering shrub, informal hedge or patio specimen, it adds colour and movement wherever it sits.

Where to place Powder Puff

Give this Calliandra a warm, sunny position in the garden, along a boundary as a low hedge, or in a large container on a bright balcony or terrace. It responds well to full sun, so avoid deeply shaded corners where flowering will drop off. Leave room for its spreading, arching habit so the powder-puff blooms can be seen at their best.

Why buy Powder Puff online in India

GardenGo stocks the Powder Puff locally and delivers fast — often within about two hours in serviced areas — so your plant arrives alive and healthy rather than stressed after days in transit. You can pick the size that suits your space right here on the page, and add pots, soil and tools to the same order. It is a simple way to get a ready-to-grow flowering shrub delivered to your door.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Powder Puff?

Water moderately and regularly during dry spells, letting the surface dry slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogged soil.

How much sun does it need?

It flowers best in full sun but tolerates partial shade, where it will grow more openly with fewer blooms.

Is Powder Puff safe for pets?

It is generally regarded as low toxicity, but as with any plant it is best to stop pets from eating the leaves or flowers.

How do I prune it?

Prune after the main flowering flush to shape the plant and encourage dense, bushy growth and more flowers.

How do I propagate it?

Grow from fresh seed or take semi-hardwood cuttings in the warm season and root them in a well-drained mix.

When does it bloom?

It blooms over a long period through the cool and warm seasons, peaking when given full sun and regular feeding.

Can it be grown in a pot?

Yes, in a large container; prune regularly to keep it compact and feed it during the growing season for steady flowering.

Why are leaves dropping?

Leaf drop can follow cold snaps, drought stress or sudden transplant shock; keep it watered and sheltered from frost and it will recover.

What pests affect it?

Mealybugs, scale and mites may appear; wash the foliage and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap if infestations build up.

Does it tolerate frost?

It is frost tender. In cold north Indian winters protect young plants; mature shrubs may lose tips but reshoot in spring.

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