{"product_id":"powder-puff-10-bag","title":"Powder Puff - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalliandra haematocephala, the red powder puff, is an evergreen spreading shrub that delights with fluffy, silky pompom flowers of bright crimson resembling powder puffs. Native to Bolivia, it flourishes in warm Indian conditions, flowering generously through the cooler and warm seasons. The compound, fern-like foliage opens bronze and matures to glossy green, while the nectar-rich blooms draw sunbirds, butterflies and bees. It can be grown as a feature shrub, an informal hedge or trained against a wall, and even shaped into a small standard. Tough and fast-growing, it offers months of cheerful, textured colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolivia, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy compound leaves, bronze when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrimson red (also pink, white forms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool to warm season, long blooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water regularly in dry spells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained fertile loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-35 C; tender to frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed every 6-8 weeks in growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune after flowering to shape and densify\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 years if potted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed, semi-hardwood cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, scale, mites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally low toxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanted as a flowering specimen shrub, screen or informal hedge, and valued for attracting sunbirds, butterflies and bees to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits most warm Indian regions; give full sun, prune after the main flush to keep it bushy, and shelter it from hard frost in the north.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Powder Puff?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately and regularly during dry spells, letting the surface dry slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogged soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers best in full sun but tolerates partial shade, where it will grow more openly with fewer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Powder Puff safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is generally regarded as low toxicity, but as with any plant it is best to stop pets from eating the leaves or flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune after the main flowering flush to shape the plant and encourage dense, bushy growth and more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow from fresh seed or take semi-hardwood cuttings in the warm season and root them in a well-drained mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt blooms over a long period through the cool and warm seasons, peaking when given full sun and regular feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large container; prune regularly to keep it compact and feed it during the growing season for steady flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaf drop can follow cold snaps, drought stress or sudden transplant shock; keep it watered and sheltered from frost and it will recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat pests affect it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealybugs, scale and mites may appear; wash the foliage and apply neem oil or insecticidal soap if infestations build up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it tolerate frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. In cold north Indian winters protect young plants; mature shrubs may lose tips but reshoot in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256299454710,"sku":"PLT-POWDERPUFF-B10-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/kg4bVXFH4rgcpLXcjwJ0CBsQ2BSvXyCG2FCrH7wq.png?v=1783923500","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/powder-puff-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}