Calliandra portoricensis is also known as snowflake acacia or powder-puff. This shrub or little tree is native to Central America, and most precisely to Mexico, Panama, and to the West Indies.
Calliandra portoricensis can be grown in areas where frosts are brief and moderate, I.e. in USDA zones 10a and warmer. In other places, it should be protected in winter. It should be sparsely watered in winter.
This shrub has evergreen bipinnate small leaves. (Each leaflet being about 0.5 in (1.25 cm) long.
It has white scented and globose flowers, which look like small snowballs. They last about one day.
Fruits are pods, which are about 4 in (10 cm) long.
Calliandra portoricensis requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This shrub prefers a well-drained and fertile ground.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 5.00 m
Width 3.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below 0.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Propagation - cutting, layering Calliandra portoricensis can be propagated by seeds, cuttings or air-layers. Seeds should be sown in spring for best results. Cuttings should be made in summer. Air-layer is the hardest technique for this Calliandra, but is possible if tried in spring.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.Contains irritating, urticating or spiky parts.
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