Plant Care Flamboyant Tree

Flamboyant Tree

About Flamboyant Tree

Flamboyant Tree is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Flamboyant Tree belongs to the Delonix genus, and is native to Madagascar.

Taxonomy

Delonix regia
Delonix
Fabaceae
Fabales

Also known as

Royal poinciana, Flame of the forest and Flame tree

How to care for Flamboyant Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Flamboyant Tree

Water needs for Flamboyant Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Flamboyant Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Flamboyant Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Flamboyant Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Flamboyant Tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Flamboyant Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Flamboyant Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flamboyant Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Flamboyant Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Flamboyant Tree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Flamboyant Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Flamboyant Tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Flamboyant Tree →

Common Flamboyant Tree Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Flamboyant Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Flamboyant Tree Water Frequency →

Flamboyant Tree Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Flamboyant Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Flamboyant Tree Light Requirements →

Flamboyant Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Flamboyant Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Flamboyant Tree will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Flamboyant Tree Lifecycle →

Flamboyant Tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Flamboyant Tree →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Flamboyant Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Flamboyant Tree Temperature Tolerance →

Flamboyant Tree Hardiness Zones →

Is Flamboyant Tree a Weed? →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Flamboyant Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Flamboyant Tree

Flamboyant Tree

Flamboyant Tree


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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