Peltophorum, Peela Gulmohar

Description

 

Common Name	Copperpod, Golden Flamboyant, Yellow Flamboyant, Yellow Flame Tree, Yellow Poinciana, Konda Chinta, Perunkonrai, Radhachura
Maximum Reachable Height	Up to 15 m
Flower Colour	Yellow
Bloom Time	Spring, Summer
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Planting And Care

Watering should be done up to the growing period of the plant if the soil is dry.

Trimming isn’t necessary other than to prune branch ends after flowering is done in order to promote more bushy growth.

Also, you can remove any too-low branches as the plant matures.

Fertilize 3 times a year – once each in spring, summer, and fall – with a quality granular fertilizer.
Peltophorum Care
The best plantation season of Gulmohar is the monsoon season. Select the area where the maximum sunlight is available. At the time of plantation, apply an organic fertilizer to the plant.

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Moderately
Soil	Sandy soil
Temperature	25 to 40 degrees C
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer

Peltophorum Special Feature
Attractive flowering
Peltophorum Uses
Ornamental Use:

• The Gulmohar plant is used for ornamental purposes.