Each of the five petals is reddish-orange or scarlet.

One petal is bigger than the others and has yellow and white markings.

The fruit is a seed pod that can be over a foot long.

Flame Tree Care

Plant a flame tree in a location where it has enough space to grow.

It can be damaging if not planted in the proper area.

Keep the plant away from walls, pavement, or anything else it might overtake.

After planting, cover the soil around the treeleaving some space near the trunkwith a 2-inch layer of mulch.

Without adequate light, you might not see the showy red-orange flowers for which the flame tree is known.

Water

After planting, water the tree regularly during the spring, summer, and early fall.

Keep the soil moist, but never soggy until the roots become established.

check that that the soil dries out between waterings.

It cannot tolerate temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

It’s easily grown outdoors in parts of Florida, Texas, and Hawaii.

It is only suitable for reliably warm climates.

Give an additional tool in early spring and fall.

For the amount to use, follow the product label instructions.

Water the tree thoroughly after the soil has been fertilized.

Propagating Flame Trees

Seed germination and cuttings are used to propagate this tree.

As such, it will require potting every two years.

Overwintering

The flame tree can’t tolerate frost as it will rot the roots.

However, it should not defoliate the entire tree.

Additionally, spider mites can be an issue, particularly if the tree isn’t in a humid environment.

If you spotspider mites, increase the humidity or set the plant outdoors.Scale insectscan also be an issue.

They’ll appear under the leaves, but can be removed with cotton swabs dipped in alcohol.

Phellinus noxiousis a fungus that may cause the roots to rot.

Choosing a spot with soil that drains well can help lessen the possibility that this fungus will invade.

It can take six to ten years for the tree to bloom for the first time.

Another reason for its failure to bloom can be insufficient sun; the tree needs full sun to bloom.

It has a large canopy which provides a lot of shade.

This might also be a drawback because grass won’t grow well below it.

The bloom lasts for about one month.

Its Color Spectrum.Tropical Flowering Tree Society.

University of Florida Extension.