Tecoma’
FAMILY: Tecoma
USES: Tropical effect through its flowers which occur over an extended period. Does well as an accent, hedge, background, screen or foundation plant.
SIZE: Grows 3m tall with an equal spread at a rate of 1.2 – 1.5m p/a.
LOCATION: Full sun to light partial shade. Does well in humid coastal areas and marginal desert areas. Not so good in the drier regions or in heavy winds.
SOIL: Best in an organically enriched free draining fertile soil with a pH 6.1 – 7.8, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 13:13:13NPK after pruning to encourage flowering which appears on new growth.
WATER: Keep soil moist. Moderate to ample water required. Does not accept over irrigation or waterlogging which will lead to yellowing of the leave
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
