Powder Puff Plant (Calliandra Red)

Gangagardens

Powder puff tree is captivating, covered with big, bright blooms. It's easy to see why it's tempting to grow this tropical as a house plant.

Those bright red fuzzy "flowers" are actually made up of stamens and can grow to 3 in (8 cm) in diameter. Powder puffs are long-lasting and will cover the tree nearly all year, making this a stunning accent in the home.

Unique and beautiful this dwarf cultivar grows slower and more compact than the larger growing species. Blooms almost year round and is a delightful plant where a small accent shrub is needed. Attracts butterflies. Makes an excellent hedge, mass planting, or container plant. Very drought tolerant once established.
Over time, this shrubby plant will grow into a tree, reaching several feet high and will spread about as wide. Pruning will help it to branch out, giving Powder puff tree a fuller, bushier look, as well as more blooms. You can prune it back hard in spring to keep it to 3 ft (90 cm) tall. It doesn't mind being cut back.