The red powder puff flower has silky leaves and powder-puff-like balls of stamens. The eye-catching plant is native to sub-tropical and tropical regions of the Americas. Now it's cultivated in many countries as an ornamental plant. The plant likes sunshine and warm climates, and is suitable for growing in deep, fertile and well drained acid soil. The red powder puff flower is not only loved by humans, it's also attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

Here are some photos of the red powder puff flowers taken by CGTN Nature film crew in Hainan Tropical Botanical Garden in Danzhou City, south China's Hainan Province. 

About the 'Go! Hainan' series

Featuring unspoiled tropical rainforests, sandy beaches and rich culture, Hainan Province is the southernmost island province of China. Nicknamed "China's Hawaii," Hainan is on its way to becoming a free trade port. The "Go! Hainan" livestream series takes you on a new journey to explore the fantastic island and its underwater world.

(Photography by CGTN's Qu Bo)

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