Delonix elata grow and care – fabaceae tree of the genus Delonix also known as Flame tree, Delonix elata perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental plant and also as bonsai, can grow in tropics, desert, subtropics, temperate or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 9b+.
Leaves color green the leaves are ovate and grow in be-pinnate.
Delonix elata flowers
Flower color white five petals in spoon shape and one of the petal yellow in the middle, the edge of the soon is wavy and can be a bit curly, with big red stamens.
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How to grow Delonix elata growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, aggressive
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mites
Pruning season:
Summer
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
4-10 m, 12-30 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No (except in bonsai)
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
White five petals in spoon shape and one of the petal yellow in the middle, the edge of the soon is wavy and can be a bit curly, with big red stamens
Scientific name:
Delonix elata
Alternative names: White Gul Mohur, Creamy Peacock Flower, Yellow Gul Mohur, Flamboyant