Delonix regia grow and care – tree of the genus Delonix also known as Royal Poinciana, Delonix regia perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental plant and also as bonsai, can grow in tropics, subtropics or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green the leaves are ovate and grow in be-pinnate.
Flower color red, orange or yellow five petals in spoon shape the edge of the soon is wavy and can be a bit curly
Well-drained soil, more than 5C
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 desgin
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)
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Red, orange or yellow flower with five petals in spoon shape the edge of the soon is wavy and can be a bit curly
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