Description: The plant I ship is 2ft tallIt is popularly used for bonsaiCombined 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 RegionalThis 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
Price: 34 USD
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-05T05:17:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Bowl
