Family: Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee) Genus: Calliandra (kal-ee-AN-druh) Species: houstoniana var. calothyrsus Synonym:Calliandra calothyrsus Synonym:Calliandra confusa Synonym:Calliandra similis
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Category ShrubsTrees Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage DeciduousUnknown Foliage Color UnknownHeight 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)20-30 ft. (6-9 m) Spacing 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow after last frostSeed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |