Large Healthy, flowering age, well established, vary in size, grown in a 6" pot, the plant was trimmed short in winter to promote growth.

2+ yrs old plant, flower throughout the year, on and off

can be trained as a Bonsai tree

Beautiful scarlet red flower plant

A tropical plant, full to partial sun



This is a rare species native to Brazil. It has tiny greenish-blue dainty leaves making it a very attractive foliage plant on its own. The scarlet red pom-pom blooms can be seen on and off throughout the year. Also known as Trinidad Flame Bush, Red Tassel Flower, Mexican Flame Bush, and Red Powder Puff Family: Fabaceae The dainty leaves are much smaller than the common powder puff tree and it makes this plant perfect for Bonsai. This species also bloom on and off throughout the year. The flowers are deep scarlet red and attract hummingbirds. It grows up to 6 feet only. We grow it in full to partial sun. It likes average water but can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in the ground in tropical locations or in a container. Pictures are shown for reference only. We may not ship the plant in the original container.