flamboyant

Also known as: flamboyante; flame tree; gul mohur; mohur; royal peacock flower; royal poinciana; peacock flower

A tropical, evergreen tree to 10m tall and wide in its native Madagascar. It bears elegant, fern-like leaves and clusters of exotic-looking, bright red flowers. In frost-prone areas grow in a temperate greenhouse as foliage plants, since they rarely flower in a container

Scientific classification

Species: flamboyant (Delonix regia)
Genus: Delonix
Family: Fabaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Trees
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
Sunlight: 20 – 30 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of flamboyant

Distribution map

Madagascar

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of flamboyant

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flamboyant care guide

Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: 20 – 30 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings

Fertilizing

Every 2-3 months during growing season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No. 3) in full light. In the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly at other times. Top dress or pot on in spring

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