My Calliandra (Red Powderpuff) looks terrible...

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Plants4myPots Palm Bay, FL(Zone 9b) Feb 28, 2012

I just moved into my house in January, and the powderpuff tree in the backyard looks terrible. The leaves are all droopy and faded, and there's not that many puffs on it. It had more puffs back in January, even though the leaves looked bad - but there are fewer puffs on it now, and the leaves look worse. I'm having trouble figuring out what's wrong with my internet searches, but I think it may just be lack of water. It hasn't rained much this winter, and I have no idea when the last time it was fertilized. We've also had some periods of wind and cold weather. The loquat tree next to it looks pretty awesome, aside from split fruits from a cold snap a couple weeks ago. I tried watering it for about 20 minutes with the hose on full blast last week, and I sort of expected it to bounce back like a potted plant, but that may have just been pipe dreams.

If it's just underwatered, what would be a good watering schedule to try and get it on?
What would be the best fertilizer to get for it?

Thanks!

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Feb 28, 2012

I found a bit of info on Calliandra care for you. I did discover that they like damp but well drained, alkaline soil and regular monthly fertilization....

http://www.jaycjayc.com/calliandra-inga-emarginata/

anecdotal info from DG plantfiles

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2313/

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Plants4myPots Palm Bay, FL(Zone 9b) Feb 28, 2012

Thank you so much Moonhowl! That jayc site was helpful!

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