Gulmohar Plant (Pack of 5)

The Gulmohar (Delonix regia), also known as the royal poinciana or flame tree, is a stunning, fast-growing deciduous tree famous for its umbrella-shaped canopy and brilliant red-orange summer flowers.

KEY BOTANICAL FEATURES

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Delonix regia.

HEIGHT: Typically grows up to 30 to 40 feet (10 to 12 meters).

LEAVES: Delicate, feathery, fern-like bipinnate leaves that fold at dusk.

FLOWERS: Large, vibrant scarlet, orange, and red flowers with four spreading petals and a larger upright petal speckled with yellow and white; blooms from April to June.

GROWING REQUIREMENTS

SUNLIGHT: Requires full, direct sunlight (at least 6 hours a day) to bloom well.

SOIL: Thrives in well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic/alkaline pH.

WATERING: Moderate watering is needed; let the top layer of soil dry out between waterings. It is highly drought-tolerant once mature.

CLIMATE: Prefers tropical or subtropical weather and is sensitive to heavy frost.

USES AND SIGNIFICANCE

LANDSCAPING: Widely planted as an ornamental shade and avenue tree in parks and along streets due to its striking canopy.

ECOLOGICAL VALUE: Fixes atmospheric nitrogen to improve poor soils and helps control soil erosion.

INDUSTRIAL & PRACTICAL USES: The seeds are used to produce oil for the tanning industry and can be fashioned into beads, while its natural water-soluble gum acts as a binding agent in textile and manufacturing industries.

TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: Parts of the plant are used in folk remedies for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.