Description
Plant Description:
- The flowers of this variety are a beautiful shade of pink.
- Native to America and the West Indies.
- Evergreen shrub.
- Profuse and free flowering. Few shrubs put up such a vibrant display ofcolor.
- Have plenty of color on them during monsoon - when most other plants are green and growing.
- Tall shrub up to 2-3 m. Can be pruned and kept to 1 to 1.5 mts.
- Recommended as a single specimen plant in small gardens or as a group in large gardens.
- Flowers on long slender stems.
Plant Description: - The flowers of this variety are a beautiful shade of pink. - Native to America and the West Indies. - Evergreen shrub. - Profuse and free flowering. Few shrubs put up such a vibrant display of color.
- Have plenty of color on them during monsoon - when most other plants are green and growing. - Tall shrub up to 2-3 m. Can be pruned and kept to 1 to 1.5 mts. - Recommended as a single specimen plant in small gardens or as a group in large gardens. - Flowers on long slender stems.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name |
Shankasur Pink
Regional name:
Marathi - Shankasur, Hindi - Gulutora, Bengali - Krishna Chura, Gujarati - Sandhesharo, Kannada - Kenjige, Malayalam - Settimandaram, Sanskrit - Ratnagandhi, Tamil - Mayikonnai, Telugu - Pamiditangedu
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| Maximum Reachable Height |
4 to 6 meters |
| Flower Colour |
Flower or Inflorescence color: Various colored flowers available viz., Dark Pink, Light Pink |
| Bloom Time |
Flowering season: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August |
| Difficulty Level |
easy to grow |
Planting and care
Should be heavily pruned in winter after flowering is finished.
Caesalpinia pulcherima carnea care
Plant peacock orchid bulbs in spring. Space the small bulbs, which are technically corms, 3 to 6 inches apart in moist, well-draining soil and 3 to 5 inches deep.
Growing peacock orchids prefer full sun and like the hot afternoon sun, particularly in colder zones.Plant peacock orchid bulbs in masses for a dramatic show in the summer landscape.
| Sunlight |
Sun growing, Semi shade |
| Watering |
Water: Normal, Can tolerate less, Can tolerate more |
| Soil |
well-drained soil |
| Temperature |
10C |
| Fertilizer |
Application of manure and fertilizer at the beginning of summer and monsoon will make the plants lush and bloom even more. |
| Harvest Season |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August |
Caesalpinia pulcherima carnea special feature
Primarily grown for: Flowers
Special Character:
Auspicious or Feng Shui plantGood for screeningGood for Hedges and BordersAttracts birdsAttracts butterfliesAttracts beesThorny or SpinyQuick growing treesEvergreen treesSuitable for road median plantingSalt or salinity tolerantGood on seasideMust have for Farm house or big gardensCaesalpinia pulcherima carnea uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
