Tecoma Capensis
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Description
Tecoma Capensis is a beautiful plant native to South Africa. It is also known as Cape Honeysuckle or Fire Trumpet due to its vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall, and its leaves are dark green and glossy.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Eukarya|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Angiosperms || Class| Eudicots|| Order| Lamiales|| Family| Bignoniaceae|| Genus| Tecoma|
Appearance
Tecoma Capensis is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and they are composed of 5-7 leaflets. The flowers of Tecoma Capensis are trumpet-shaped and come in shades of orange, red, or yellow. They bloom in the summer and fall and attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
Care Guide
Tecoma Capensis is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering. Fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. Tecoma Capensis is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Tecoma Capensis is relatively pest and disease-free, but it can be prone to root rot if overwatered. Spider mites and aphids can also infest the plant, but they can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Habitat
Tecoma Capensis is native to South Africa, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, savannas, and scrublands. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in other parts of the world.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water Tecoma Capensis?
A: Tecoma Capensis prefers moderate watering. Water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch, but avoid overwatering as it can lead to root rot.
Q: What is the best time to fertilize Tecoma Capensis?
A: Fertilize Tecoma Capensis in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Q: Can Tecoma Capensis tolerate full sun?
A: Yes, Tecoma Capensis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Q: Is Tecoma Capensis hardy?
A: Tecoma Capensis is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Related Plants
Here are some related plants to Tecoma Capensis:- Tecoma Stans- Campsis Radicans- Bignonia Capreolata- Distictis Buccinatoria- Pandorea Jasminoides
References
– “Tecoma Capensis.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c156.- “Tecoma Capensis.” Dave’s Garden, www.davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54389/.- “Tecoma Capensis.” Gardening Know How, www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/cape-honeysuckle/cape-honeysuckle-care.htm.
