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Surinam Powderpuff

Calliandra surinamensis, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch MakerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

African Star AppleChrysophyllum albidum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Mexican Strawberry TreeMuntingia mexicana
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
GabirobaCampomanesia xanthocarpa
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

MulunguErythrina velutina

Both leguminous shrubs/trees compete for rhizobial associations and soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Soil ImprovementErosion ControlPollinator SupportLiving Mulch

Medicinal Uses

Traditional RemediesAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Surinam Powderpuff grow in?

Surinam Powderpuff grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Surinam Powderpuff a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Surinam Powderpuff?

Good companions for Surinam Powderpuff include African Star Apple, Mexican Strawberry Tree, Gabiroba.

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