Calliandra / Powderpuff Bonsai Tree Live Plant

🌸 Bonsai Calliandra – The Miniature Powder Puff Tree

Botanical name: Calliandra haematocephala or Calliandra surinamensis 
Common names: Powder Puff Tree, Fairy Duster, Red Powder Puff, Calliandra Bonsai
Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
Origin: Tropical regions of South America and Asia

🌿 Plant Overview

The Bonsai Calliandra is a charming miniature version of the Powder Puff tree, prized for its bright, brush-like flowers and delicate fern-like foliage. It’s a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that adapts beautifully to bonsai training.

When in bloom, it produces soft, puffball-like flowers in shades of red, pink, or white — creating a striking display even in small pots. Its fine leaves fold up at night, adding a touch of movement and character to your bonsai collection.

🌼 Key Features

• 🌺 Attractive Flowers: The iconic powder-puff blooms appear multiple times a year.

• 🌳 Perfect for Bonsai: Naturally small leaves and flexible branches make shaping easy.

• 🦋 Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

• 🌤️ Tropical Appeal: Brings exotic beauty to patios, balconies, and indoor corners.

🌱 Care Tips

• Light: Needs full sunlight for at least 5–6 hours daily.

• Water: Keep soil moist but not soggy; water when topsoil feels dry.

• Soil: Use well-draining bonsai mix or sandy loam.

• Pruning: Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages dense branching.

• Fertilizer: Feed monthly during growing season (spring–monsoon) with organic or bonsai fertilizer.

Note: The plants may or may not contain flowers or buds. There are chances that the buds/flowers could dry up due to transit stress even though we pack them with extreme care. The local climatic conditions and fertilization habits can affect the brightness & colour intensity of flowers. While we make every effort to match the actual colours of the flowers, the photographs may not be the exact representation, due to different monitor settings.

Shipping: This Indoor Plant ships for FREE. Please note that we might need up to 2-3 business days to properly dry and pack the plant and ship them.