Family: Mimosaceae
Genus: Calliandra (kal-ee-AN-druh) (Info)
Species: houstoniana (hoos-toh-nee-AH-nuh) (Info)
Category:
Shrubs
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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