Red Calliandra

Calliandra calothyrsus, Fabaceae

Zones

10–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorMulch MakerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

LoquatEriobotrya japonica

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Acerola CherryMalpighia emarginata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Jamaican CherryMuntingia calabura

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

BrittlebushEncelia farinosa

Brittlebush produces potent allelopathic compounds that create inhibition zones around the plant, suppressing growth of other shrubs including calliandra species.

Uses

Functions

Fodder

Common Questions

What zones does Red Calliandra grow in?

Red Calliandra grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

Is Red Calliandra a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Red Calliandra is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Red Calliandra?

Good companions for Red Calliandra include Loquat, Acerola Cherry, Jamaican Cherry.

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