Calliandra surinamensis       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: shrub
Frost resistance: 41ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: dioecious plant that bears only either female flowers or male flowers on the same plant
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 13,1ft x 9,8ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from January until December

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
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 36sec. Change by ambiant water for 24h (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.

- Pépinières Travers (Calliandra surinamensis 'Dixie Pink')