When Does the Flamboyant Tree Bloom? An Introduction to Its Blooming Season

The flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) blooms from May to September. The flamboyant tree can bloom twice a year, with the first season from May to July and the second season blooming in September. The flamboyant flower is the school flower of Hainan University, and also the school flower of Xiamen University and Shantou University. Recently, some netizens said that the flamboyant flower is toxic. Is this true? Let's take a look at what is really going on.

1. Is the flamboyant flower toxic?

The flowers and seeds of the flamboyant tree are toxic. After a child accidentally eats the seeds and is poisoned, symptoms include dizziness, salivation, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other digestive tract symptoms. The water extract of the stem bark has an emetic effect on cats and monkeys and an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system. The alcohol and water extracts of the flower have an effect against roundworms. The toxic components are unknown. The flower contains carotenoids. The seeds contain phospholipid compounds such as lysolecithin. The stem bark contains erythritol and leucocyanidin. Accidental ingestion can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, dizziness and salivation.

2. How to grow the flamboyant tree?

1. Soil selection

The flamboyant tree is a tropical tree species and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It also tolerates poor soil.

2. Environmental requirements

The flamboyant tree is a strongly heliophilous tree species. It is not cold-tolerant. It only grows in places where the frost period is less than 5-10 days. It tolerates high temperatures and high humidity. It usually sheds its leaves in early spring and sprouts around late spring and early summer.

3. Sowing method

The flamboyant tree is sown in mid-to-late March. It can be managed extensively.

4. Pests and diseases

The flamboyant tree has relatively few pests and diseases. The main pest is the noctuid moth.

Growing the flamboyant tree is relatively simple and does not require much management.