Sankrant Vel, Flame Vine

Description

 

Common Name	Flaming Trumpet, Golden Shower, Flame Vine, Orange Bignonia, Orange Shower
Maximum Reachable Height	Up to 10 m
Flower Colour	Orange
Bloom Time	Spring, Summer
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Planting And Care

Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.

Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.

You should remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector.

You should prune and fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season.

When a plant grows beyond its limit and pot size does not provide enough space for the spread of roots, re-pot with fresh soil and some fertilizer.

While repotting, try not to disturb the roots. Avoid any drastic change in the provided environment otherwise, the plants may get stress/shock.

For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil, or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Sankrant Vel Care

Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Water when topsoil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.

Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Sunlight	More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day.
Watering	Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons.
Soil	The soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plants.
Temperature	20 to 30 degree C
Fertilizer	During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.

Sankrant Vel Uses

Ornamental Use:

• The plant is used for an ornamental purpose as a climber on a trellis or other support or cascade over a wall