Tecoma stans (Yellow bells)
Posted: July 27th, 2013, 7:52 pm
| Botanical Name | Tecoma stans |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Local Name in Urdu | NA |
| Common Name | Tecoma Mayan gold, yellow bells |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Cultivar Name | Mayan gold |
| Fragrant or Not | No fragrance |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Upright bush |
| Height | Up to 30 ft, domestic plants are kept short |
| Spacing | Solitary plant |
| Flowering Months | Through out summer, spring |
| Flower Color | Bright yellow |
| Growing Areas | Can grow in warm ares |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Soil pH | No specific issues |
| Propagation | Seeds, stem cuttings |
| Uses | Ornamental woody plant |
| Other Details | Tecoma stans belongs to the family of beautiful ornamental plants. The word stans means erect (because of its growing habit). Heat-loving plants produce large gold flowers and glossy green leaves. Tecoma grows very easily in pots and in the ground. Avoid over watering. It is a maintenance free plant. If your garden is missing deep yellow coloured flowers, Tecoma is one of the best choices. It has a very long flowering season, from early summer to late fall. Note the glossy green greens and deep yellow flower combination. This is a shrub or small tree that reaches 15-20 feet in height and can be pruned heavily after flowering to keep it compact. Photography: A. Y. Khan |
