The plant I ship is 2-3ft tall
The plant can be used as material for future bonsai.
Combined shipping: If bought with other plants that I sell, shipping is combined and discounted.
A low branching shrub or small tree with multiple trunks, growing up to a height of 15 feet in tropics, but usually stays below 6-7 ft. Showy pink flowers, like a powderpuff, are bright pink on the surface and pale pink to white inside the "powderpuff" ball. The plant has evergreen bipinnate, oblong leaves that are pointed (unlike C. haematocephala which leaves are more oval). Surinam powder puff has a dense foliage and is a fast grower. A flat pod, first green later brown, contains 5 - 6 seeds; it curls open to release the brown seeds. This plant is cultivated for its ornamental purposes; it can also be used for bonsai. Hardiness: USDA zone 9 - 11. Propagation: seeds and cuttings. Culture: full sun / light shade, rich well drained soil; acidic to slightly alkaline. After establishment with the aid of water, only regular pruning is needed to keep the plant within bounds. This is a excellent container plant for the cooler climates and for the warmer regions a beautiful outdoors plant.
Category:
Shrubs
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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)
Where to Grow:
Unknown - Tell us
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Gilbert, Arizona
Encinitas, California
Escondido, California
Vista, California(9 reports)
Big Pine Key, Florida
Pictures show adult plant and its possible applications.
The pot is not included. Root ball of the plant comes in a plastic poly bag, sealed to maintain moisture for the 3 days that the plant is in transit.
Height of the plants is measured from the base of the root ball.
No returns, refunds or exchanges