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The Spathodea has more than one alias, do you know them all

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Spathodea campanulata (African tulip tree) is a beautiful tree native to tropical regions. It can be grown outdoors, or dwarfed and made into a potted plant for indoor growing.

Other names for Spathodea campanulata

Spathodea campanulata actually has many other names, such as flame tree, Burmese wood, fountain tree, calyx-flowered wood, African tulip tree, calyx-flowered flame tree, traveller's palm, fan banana, fan tree, peacock tree, traveller tree, and wooden firecracker flower.

Growing habits of Spathodea campanulata

Spathodea campanulata comes from tropical and subtropical regions. It likes a high-temperature and high-humidity growing environment and requires plenty of light. Spathodea campanulata can tolerate dry heat and partial shade, but it is not cold-tolerant. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 23°C and 30°C, and the winter temperature must not be too low. The soil is generally required to be deep and fairly fertile, with good drainage, and it is best if it is neutral or slightly acidic. Spathodea campanulata has a low demand for fertilizer and needs appropriate supplementary fertilizing, but light applications of fertilizer given frequently are preferable.

Distribution of Spathodea campanulata

Spathodea campanulata is quite widely distributed. It is native to Africa, and its cultivation range is now already very broad. It is grown in many regions of our country.

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