Dwarf Powderpuffs are easy to grow, flowering plants that produce lightly scented, blooms throughout the summer. Dwarf Powderpuff will grow happily and flower in a pot or in-ground. They add a tropical accent to any outdoor space, garden or patio. In cooler zones a containerized Dwarf Powderpuff can be relocated indoors for the winter months.
When you receive your new Dwarf Powderpuff, there is no need to worry about planting right away. Your new plant can be stored for a while by simply placing it in a bucket with about a half inch of water in the bottom and moving it to a shady location, simply keep moist. This will give you plenty of time to select the ideal location for your new Dwarf Powderpuff.

All Dwarf Powderpuff grow very well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Plants need enough room for growth, generally a 6″ to a 12″ round container will suffice to get started. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your Dwarf Powderpuff will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot.

Dwarf Powderpuff enjoy a well drained, general potting mix easily found at your local box store. Remember try to stay away from arid or wet, mucky soils.

To help establish your new Dwarf Powderpuff, fertilize sparingly a few inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the plant. Its best to use a brand you know and trust.

 Dwarf Powderpuff requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best. In the northern end of their grow zone Dwarf Powderpuff should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. The patio zone  which means the potted plant will flourish over the summer months in colder zones but must be brought inside before winter.

If you plant this Dwarf Powderpuff in a brightly lit area you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting.