The plant I ship is about 3ft tall.
The flame tree, also known as royal poinciana (Delonix regia), is a fast-growing evergreen tree that features an abundance of crimson blossoms. This African native is a favorite in many tropical and subtropical locations; however, it requires a large space away from buildings to accommodate its expansive root system.
The foliage on this species is a bipinnately compound, meaning that each leaf consists of up to 25 pairs of leaflets, and each of those leaflets is further divided into up to 25 more pairs of leaflets. This tree is renowned worldwide for its clusters of exquisite red flowers that blanket the tree in the warm summer months. Each of the five petals is reddish-orange or scarlet. One petal is bigger than the others and has yellow and white markings. The fruit is a seed pod that can be over a foot long.
Flame Tree Care
Plant a flame tree in a location where it has enough space to grow. Not only can this variety of tree reach up to 40 feet, but it can also spread between 40 and 70 feet wide. It can be damaging if not planted in the proper area. Keep the plant away from walls, pavement, or anything else it might overtake.
After planting, cover the soil around the tree—leaving some space near the trunk—with a 2-inch layer of mulch.
Light
These trees do best in full sunlight, so choose an area that gets at least six full hours a day. Without adequate light, you might not see the showy red-orange flowers for which the flame tree is known.
Soil
A flame tree will grow in a variety of soil conditions as long as there is good drainage. The tree will tolerate clay, loamy, sandy, or gravelly soils in a wide pH range between 4.9 and 10.6.
Water
After planting, water the tree regularly during the spring, summer, and early fall. Keep the soil moist, but never soggy until the roots become established. Make sure that the soil dries out between waterings.
During the late fall months, gradually cut down on the water supply before stopping extra watering during the winter months when the tree goes dormant.
Temperature and Humidity
The flame tree is native to tropical forests, so it does well in warm, humid environments. It cannot tolerate temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. It's easily grown outdoors in parts of Florida, Texas, and Hawaii. It is only suitable for reliably warm climates.
Fertilizer
Give the tree a balanced liquid fertilizer for four to six weeks after planting and then two to three times per year for the first three years. Give an additional application in early spring and fall. For the amount to use, follow the product label instructions. Water the tree thoroughly after the soil has been fertilized.
Overwintering
The flame tree can't tolerate frost as it will rot the roots. If there is ever the danger of frost in the typically no-frost zones of 10 to 12 (USDA), cover smaller trees with burlap or a tarp overnight.
Fertilizer that I include as an option is an excellent choice for professional growers or nurseries if you grow plant in a pot. I personally use it for all my plants. It has polymer coating to allow slow release during 8-9 months evenly. You don't have to worry about repotting the plant for about 1 year or worry about burning plant with your regular over the counter fertilizer. You need about 3-4oz per 3 gal pot or 4-5oz per 5 gal pot.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Total Nitrogen (N)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
8.0% Ammoniacal Nitrogen
7.0% Nitrate Nitrogen
Available Phosphate (P2O5)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%
Soluble Potash (K2O)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%
Magnesium (Mg)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3%
0.8% Water Soluble Magnesium (Mg)
Sulfur (S)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9%
5.93% Combined Sulfur (S)
Boron (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02%
Copper (Cu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05%
0.05% Water Soluble Copper (Cu)
Iron (Fe)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.46%
0.08% Water Soluble Iron (Fe)
0.005% Chelated Iron (Fe)
Manganese (Mn)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06%
0.05% Water Soluble Manganese (Mn)
Molybdenum (Mo)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02%
Zinc (Zn). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05%
0.017% Water Soluble Zinc (Zn)
Derived from: Polymer-Coated: Ammonium Nitrate,
Ammonium Phosphate, Potassium Sulfate, Magnesium
Sulfate, Sodium Borate, Iron Phosphate, Iron EDTA,
Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Molybdate, Zinc Sulfate;
Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide
Pictures depict grown up plants and its possible applications.
Height of the plants is measured from the base of the root ball.
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