Description
Quick Highlights
- Botanical Name: Calliandra haematocephala
- Common Name(s): Red Powder-Puff, Powder-Puff Plant, Fairy Duster
- Available Height (range): 0.5–2 ft
- Category: Ornamental Shrubs / Flowering Plants / Landscaping Plants
- Growth Habit: Evergreen, bushy shrub with spreading branches and fluffy flowers
- Best Use: Hotels, Resorts, Farmhouses, Residential Colonies, Parks, Institutional Gardens, Roadside Landscaping
- Climate Suitability: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates; prefers full sun
- Maintenance: Low maintenance; requires occasional pruning and moderate watering
The Calliandra Haematocephala (Calliandra haematocephala), popularly known as the Red Powder Puff plant, is a striking ornamental shrub admired for its unique, fluffy, crimson-red flowers. The spherical blooms, resembling soft powder puffs, appear in abundance against lush, feathery green leaves. With its bushy and compact growth, this evergreen shrub provides year-round greenery along with seasonal bursts of vibrant flowers. Globally, the Red Powder Puff plant is cultivated in tropical and subtropical gardens for its ornamental appeal. In India, it has gained immense popularity in landscaping projects for parks, resorts, and residential gardens due to its low maintenance needs and luxury aesthetic value.
Calliandra Haematocephala Features
- Compact evergreen shrub with lush, finely divided foliage and bright red puffball flowers.
- Moderate growth rate, reaching 0.5–2 ft in cultivation but capable of growing taller in open ground.
- Long lifespan; continues blooming and thriving for years with proper care.
- Requires minimal maintenance; occasional pruning encourages dense branching and more flowers.
- Adaptable to tropical and subtropical climates, flourishing in full sun to light shade.
- Widely used in landscaping as a decorative border plant, hedge, or centerpiece in gardens.
- Special quality: its unique flowers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, enhancing biodiversity.
Calliandra Haematocephala Applications
The Red Powder Puff plant is extensively planted in avenues, hotels, resorts, farmhouses, residential colonies, institutional campuses, and parks. Its fluffy red blooms make it a standout shrub in ornamental landscaping projects. It is commonly used for hedges, decorative borders, and flower beds, as well as in container gardening for patios and balconies. Because of its aesthetic value and ability to attract pollinators, it is equally popular in eco-friendly and biodiversity-focused landscapes.
Calliandra Haematocephala Benefits
- Evergreen foliage ensures greenery year-round.
- Very low maintenance, ideal for both residential and commercial projects.
- Adaptable to tropical and subtropical climates across India.
- Unique red puffball flowers add a luxury appeal to landscaping projects.
- Long lifespan ensures continuous ornamental value for years.
- Enhances outdoor spaces by adding biodiversity and visual vibrancy.
Additional Insights
The Red Powder Puff plant has symbolic associations with vitality and celebration due to its bright, fluffy red flowers. In many cultures, it is planted as a symbol of joy and prosperity. Beyond aesthetics, it supports ecological landscapes by attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees, making it a valuable addition to sustainable gardens.
Globally, Calliandra haematocephala is widely used in ornamental landscaping in tropical regions such as Asia, Africa, and South America. Its ability to thrive in poor soils, combined with its resilience and beauty, makes it a favorite among landscapers. At Bagwani Nursery, this plant is available in healthy, naturally grown stock ranging from 0.5–2 ft, suitable for bulk supply in professional landscaping projects across India.
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The Calliandra Haematocephala (Red Powder Puff) is one of the most distinctive landscaping plants in India. With its evergreen foliage, fluffy red blooms, and low maintenance needs, it is a top choice for premium ornamental trees and shrubs in modern landscaping projects in India. Whether you are sourcing wholesale plants for resorts, institutional campuses, or city beautification, this plant adds unique character and supports innovative landscaping ideas.
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