{"product_id":"african-tulip-10-bag","title":"African Tulip - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) is a striking, fast-growing evergreen famed for its large, flame-orange to scarlet tulip-shaped flowers borne in showy terminal clusters almost year-round in the tropics. The glossy pinnate foliage forms a dense, rounded crown, and the curved boat-shaped buds hold water, attracting birds. Native to tropical Africa and widely planted in warm Indian regions, it makes a dramatic ornamental and shade tree. It grows rapidly and adapts to many soils, though it is considered invasive in some areas. The brilliant blooms make it one of the most spectacular tropical flowering trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBignoniaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy pinnate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame orange to scarlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlmost year-round, peak in cooler months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and warm subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular watering; likes moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained loamy soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-38C; tropical, frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced NPK once or twice a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune to control size and remove weak limbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant in ground; large fast grower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds, cuttings and root suckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFew serious pests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds and bark contain mild toxins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as a showy ornamental, shade and avenue tree in warm regions; the water-filled buds and nectar-rich flowers attract birds and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrives in warm, humid parts of India with regular moisture and full sun; site it away from buildings as the brittle wood and vigorous suckers need space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water the African Tulip Tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially while the tree is young and during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in full sun but tolerates partial shade, needing plenty of light for heavy flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seeds and bark contain mild toxins, so keep pets from chewing them, though casual contact is not a major concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow fast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a very fast-growing tree and can reach a substantial size within a few years in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be grown from seeds, cuttings or root suckers, all of which root readily in warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my tree not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung trees and those in deep shade flower poorly; ensure full sun and maturity for the best blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tropics it flowers much of the year, with a peak during the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a large, fast-growing outdoor tree not suited to indoor culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can spread aggressively by seeds and suckers in some regions, so plant it where its vigour can be managed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA balanced NPK fertilizer applied once or twice a year supports lush growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256036327670,"sku":"PLT-AFRICANTULIP-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-spathodea-campanulata-fountain-tree-plant.jpg?v=1783919963","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/african-tulip-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}