Mexican Flame Leaf

Calliandra houstoniana, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

UmbúSpondias tuberosa

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Nam NamCynometra cauliflora

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mexican Sour GherkinMelothria scabra

Nitrogen FixationPhysical SupportPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Pink Powder PuffCalliandra brevipes

Closely related Calliandra shrubs compete for similar ecological niches and growing space

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SupportErosion Control

Edible Parts

Flowers

Medicinal Uses

Wound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Mexican Flame Leaf grow in?

Mexican Flame Leaf grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Mexican Flame Leaf a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Mexican Flame Leaf is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Mexican Flame Leaf?

Good companions for Mexican Flame Leaf include Umbú, Nam Nam, Mexican Sour Gherkin.

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