Tecoma

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  –  Tecoma , Trumpet Flower.
• Flower – Yellow
• Edible – No
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Tecoma stans is a herbal medicine used for treatment of diabetes, digestive problems

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature is + 77-82,4 ° F.
• Water – Newly planted– In summer the watering is moderate, in hot weather, up to 3 times a week. The top layers of the soil between watering should dry up .
• Light – A very bright light is required, up to 4 hours of direct sun per day. It is best to grow on a southern or western window.
• Fertilizer – The plant does not require abundant fertilizer. Feed in the growth period once every 2-3 weeks.
• Pruning – Prune shoots that grow out of the soil at the base as they appear through the growing season. Continue to cut new shoots that sprout from the lower area of the trunk.

SPECIFICATION

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