Sterculia Colorata Firmiana Colorata
Rs. 2,500.00
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Sterculia colorata Firmiana colorata is a striking deciduous tropical tree known for its vivid red-orange flowers that appear on bare branches before the leaves emerge.
Sterculia colorata (Indian Trumpet Flower Tree)
Common Names : Indian Coral Tree (not to be confused with Erythrina)
Scarlet Sterculia
Colored Sterculia
Full sun to partial shade
Climate
Tropical to subtropical; not frost-hardy
Soil
Tolerates a variety of well-drained soils
Thrives in loamy or slightly sandy soils
Watering
Moderate water during growing season
Drought-tolerant once established
Fertilizer
Not fussy; an annual dose of compost is usually enough
Maintenance
Low-maintenance tree
Prune only for shaping or removing damaged branches
Ornamental Value
Highly decorative tree because of its striking flowers on leafless branches.
Excellent for avenues, parks, and large gardens.
Pollinator-friendly: attracts bees and other insects.
Cuttings: Less common, but possible in humid climates.
Sterculia colorata Firmiana Colorata, the scarlet sterculia, is a medium-sized tree with spreading branches. It sheds leaves before the onset of flowering. After leaf-shedding, buds sprout and develop into flowers. The tree flowers from March to April. The genus Sterculia was named after the Latin god Sterculius. Stercus means dung.
The genus Sterculia colorata Firmiana Colorata was named after the Latin god Sterculius. Stercus means dung. This name was given to this genus because of the foul-smelling flowers and leaves of some Sterculia species. Scarlet Sterculia is a medium-sized tree with spreading branches.
It sheds leaves before the onset of flowering. After leaf-shedding, buds sprout and develop into flowers. The tree flowers from March/April. It produces flowers in short dense panicles which occur at the ends of the branches. The flowers are orange-red in colour and hang downwards.
The flowering stalks together with flowers are covered with fine downy hairs giving the whole inflorescence a soft, velvety look. During flowering phase, Colored Sterculia is quite prominent and presents a brilliant sight because of its orange-red flowers against a leafless state.
Sterculia Colorata Firmiana Colorata
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Sterculia colorata Firmiana colorata
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