Tecoma capensis grow and care – shrub‎ of the genus Tecoma also known as Cape honeysuckle, Tecoma capensis perennial evergreen or deciduous plant, used as orTecoma capensisntal hedge plant and attract pollinators, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean, desert, temperate or tropic climate and grow in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape with pinnate structure and serrated margins.
Flower color yellow, white, red or orange in trumpet shape.
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
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
2-3m, 6-10 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Trumpet shape flower in the color red, white, yellow to orange
Scientific name: Tecoma capensis
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Hedging plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower, Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: