How to tend a Calliandra surinamensis

Also known as: Calliandra tenuiflora Benth., Acacia fasciculata Kunth, Anneslia fasciculata (Willd.) Kleinhoonte, Inga fasciculata Willd., Calliandra angustidens Britton & Killip, Feuilleea fasciculata (Willd.) Kuntze, Acacia fasciculata (Willd.) Poir., Anneslia surinamensis (Benth.) Kleinhoonte, Feuilleea tenuiflora (Benth.) Kuntze, Mimosa fasciculata Poir.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Likes acid, loose soil or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Need more fertilization, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
North America
Category
Leguminosae, Calliandra
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period August-September;fruiting period October-November
Flower colors
dark red, pink
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