Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pods, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In German
Flamboyant
Birkenfeige
In French
Flamboyant
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Extravagante
higo llorón
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
extravagante
chorando fig
In Polish
Kwiecisty
płacz rys
In Latin
flamboyant
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Ficeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flamboyant Tree and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Weeping Fig
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.