Description
Tecoma is a genus of 14 species of shrubs or small trees in the trumpet vine family, Bignoniaceae.
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 where it is best grown in fertile, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. In St. Louis, grow plants in pots/containers that are overwintered indoors in bright sunny rooms as houseplants.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
| Common Name | Trumpetbush,Tecoma |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2.00 to 6.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Flowers freely |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Tecoma care
This heat-loving group includes several showy shrubs, one of which can be grown as a vine and another as a tree. All feature 2 inches-long, trumpet-shaped flowers in the yellow-orange-red range and leaves divided featherwise into many leaflets. Excellent for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Easy to grow in well-drained soil. Take drought but look best with periodic soakings. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom and lessen production of seedpods. Resist damage from browsing deer.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 20 C to 30C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Tecoma special feature
Popular plants in southern Florida and California where they are often planted as specimens, massed in gardens and shrub borders or planted as informal hedges or screens.
Tecoma uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area