Calliandra haematocephala 'Alba'       0

- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 105091. Calliandra
- Estudios crìticos sobre la flora de Chile, Reiche, Karl. Anales de la Universidad de Chile 1903. Address
- Journal of botany : being a second series of the Botanical miscellany, Hooker, William Jackson, Sir,. 1840 Vol. v. 2 1840. Address
- The London Journal of Botany, Hooker, William Jackson, Sir. Vol. v.3 (1844). Address

Biological type: tree
Frost resistance: 36ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: dioecious plant that bears only either female flowers or male flowers on the same plant

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 16,4ft x 13,1ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from August until October

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings

SPRING Soak the seeds in warm water of 194°F for 24-48h (Change the water every 12 hours) until the seeds swell. Sow the seeds at 10mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 1-3 weeks.