Gul Mohur flamboyant (Delonix elata)

Product description

The Gul Mohur flamboyant is a beautiful tall narrow flamboyant species with pinnate leaves and white flowers that slowly turn yellow and have striking long orange-red stamens. This flamboyant is native to East Africa where traditionally the leaves are cooked and eaten. The leaves, branches, bark and roots are also sometimes used as medicine for poisons and inflammatory problems. Unlike Decary's flamboyant, the trunk of this tree remains narrow and can reach a length of up to 15 metres.

In temperate climates the species can be kept as a houseplant, where a well-drained soil is important. Stones can possibly be added to the soil to mimic the natural soil type. Furthermore, the plant likes a sunny position and occasional watering (in the leafless period, little water).

Sowing description: Scarify the seeds in one spot with sandpaper until you can see a difference in colour. Then soak for 24 hours in lukewarm water and sow in sowing soil at 25-30 degC. Germination often after a few weeks, but can follow as long as the seeds are hard.