Calliandra flower

The Calliandra flower, commonly known as the Powder Puff or Fairy Duster, belongs to the Fabaceae (Legume) family. It is known for its unique, fluffy, ball-shaped blooms that resemble a powder puff due to numerous long, thread-like stamens.

🌸 Key Features of Calliandra Flowers:

• Color: Usually red, but can also be pink, white, or purple, depending on the species.

• Shape: Round, fluffy, and delicate due to its many long stamens.

• Size: Varies by species but generally 5–8 cm in diameter.

• Blooming Season: Blooms year-round in warm climates, with peak flowering in spring and summer.

• Pollination: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees due to its nectar-rich flowers.

🌿 Common Calliandra Species:

1. Calliandra haematocephala – Most popular, bright red powder-puff flowers.

2. Calliandra surinamensis – Light pink flowers with white filaments.

3. Calliandra eriophylla – Known as the Pink Fairy Duster, native to the southwestern U.S.

Calliandra plants are often used as ornamental shrubs in gardens and landscapes. They are drought-tolerant and thrive in tropical to