Calliandra eriophylla
Mock Mesquite
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Mock Mesquite (Calliandra eriophylla) - Description
C. eriophylla is natie to Southern California east to Texas and south into Baja, California. It has open growth to heights of 3 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. The leaves are finely divided into tiny leaflets. It bears flower clusters, which show pink to white stamens in fluffy balls to 1.5 inch across in late winter or early spring. No irrigation is needed, but the flowers and leaves will last longer with some summer water.
Mock Mesquite (Calliandra eriophylla) - Blooming
Blooms look like powder puffs or feather dusters. Usually have long red, pink or white stamens and small, bell shaped flowers.
Mock Mesquite (Calliandra eriophylla) - Growth
Evergreen perennials, shrubs, and small trees. Calliandra includes about 200 species. Can get to 5 ft. tall and just as wide. Generally thrives in full sun. In general, only the shrubs and trees are cultivated. Grow Calliandra in a warm greenhouse in frost prone areas. A warm greenhouse has a minimum temperature of 55°F (13°C). During the day, temperatures should be set to 55-64°F (13-18°C) or above, and at night, the temperature should be at 55°F (13°C). In warmer areas, grow Calliandra in a shrub border.
Mock Mesquite (Calliandra eriophylla) - Planting
In spring, sow seeds at 61-61°F (16-18°C). In summer, root semi-ripe cuttings. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood. Also, layer in spring. Layering is a propagation method where a stem is pegged to the soil while still attached to the parent plant. This process induces rooting.
Mock Mesquite (Calliandra eriophylla) - Pest
Spider mites and mealybugs can cause problems. Other issues include dieback and fungal leaf spots.
Mock Mesquite (Calliandra eriophylla) - Soil and irrigation
Water needs vary per species. Does best in fertile, well-drained soil. Water freely from early summer to autumn, moderately in winter.
