Calliandra Surinamensis - Suriname powder puff.

CALLIANDRA SURINAMENSIS - SURINAME POWDER PUFF.

Common name
Surinam powder puff, pink powder puff, Surinamese stickpea, officiers-kwast.
Family Mimosaceae (leguminoceae).

Overview
A very common, low branching shrub or small tree with multiple truncks, native to Suriname, growing up to a height of 15 feet. It has evergreen bipinnate, oblong leaves and axillary, compound, showy pink flowers, like a powder puff.
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 establisment 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.

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Item	Description	Unit	Price	Quantity

Calliandra surinamensis	seeds	1 packet (25 seeds)	US$ 3.45
Calliandra surinamensis	seeds	1 packet (100 seeds)	US$ 11.50
Calliandra surinamensis	seeds	1 packet (1000 seeds)	US$ 103.50