Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra Californica) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Calliandra californica, known as Baja fairy duster, is an evergreen, woody shrub native to Baja California, Mexico, with bright red, powder puff flowers.

Baja Fairy Duster

Baja Fairy Duster

Calliandra Californica

Calliandra californica, known as Baja fairy duster, is an evergreen, woody shrub native to Baja California, Mexico, with bright red, powder puff flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:accent, informal screen, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Baja Fairy Duster

Jan
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Baja Fairy Duster
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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Calliandra