Peltophorum

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  –  Copperpod, Golden Flamboyant, Yellow Flamboyant, Yellow Flame Tree, Yellow Poinciana, Konda Chinta, Perunkonrai, Radhachura
• Flower -YELLOW
• Edible – NO
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Its bark is used as medicine for dysentery, as eye lotion, embrocation for pains and sores.

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature –  Prefers temperature 25 to 40 degrees C
• Water – Newly planted– Watering should be done up to growing period of the plant if the soil is dry.
• Light – Best plantation season of Gulmohar is monsoon season. Select the area where the maximum sunlight is available.
• Fertilizer -Fertilize 3 times a year – once each in spring, summer, and fall – with a quality granular fertilizer.
• Pruning – Trimming isnt necessary other than to prune branch ends after flowering is done in order to promote more bushy growth.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Peltophorum
• Flower colour – YELLOW
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs