Trinidad flame bush

Calliandra tweedii, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pacara Earpod TreeEnterolobium contortisiliquum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Candle treeParmentiera cereifera

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Coastal Beach PeaVigna marina

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mexican Sour GherkinMelothria scabra

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

CambucaPlinia rivularis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Soap Pod WattleAcacia concinna

Both leguminous shrubs may compete for similar soil conditions and nitrogen fixation sites

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SupportSoil ImprovementErosion Control

Edible Parts

Flowers

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Trinidad flame bush grow in?

Trinidad flame bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Trinidad flame bush a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Trinidad flame bush is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Trinidad flame bush?

Good companions for Trinidad flame bush include Pacara Earpod Tree, Candle tree, Coastal Beach Pea, Mexican Sour Gherkin, Cambuca.

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