Ceropegia Species, Suriname Powderpuff, Pink Powder Puff
Calliandrasurinamensis

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Calliandra (kal-ee-AN-druh)
Species: surinamensis (sur-ih-nam-EN-sis)

Synonym:Acacia fasciculata

Synonym:Calliandra angustidens

Synonym:Calliandra tenuiflora

Synonym:Feuilleea fasciculata

Synonym:Inga fasciculata

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

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