Description
Tecoma stans is a species of flowering perennial shrub in the trumpet vine family.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tecoma, Goudichoudi (Yellow) - Plant |
This is a shrub or small tree that reaches 15-20 feet in height and can be pruned heavily after flowering to keep it compact.
The flowers are bright yellow in color, 2 inches long with trumpet shape and hang in showy clusters at the branch tips and forks, bending the twigs into arches with their weight, hence the name Yellow Bells. It has a very long flowering season.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 36 inch (91 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Yellow bells, Yellow trumpet, Yellow-Elder, Piliya |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 20 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Early summer to late fall |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Tecoma care
Tecoma capensis, commonly known as cape honeysuckle, is a flowering, versatile evergreen that is suitable as a climbing vine, border plant, shrub or ground cover. It blooms in clusters of tubular, red-orange flowers that are about 2 inches in length in the late summer, fall and winter.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Rocky, sandy, well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 20 degrees C to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Tecoma special feature
ecoma stans is the official flower of the United States Virgin Islands and the floral emblem of the Bahamas.
Tecoma uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
- It is generally keep indoor in a living room and in terrace area