{"product_id":"flammetrae-delonix-regia","title":"Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) | plant","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flammetræ, flamboyant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal poinciana, flamboyant, flame tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e, better known as the flame tree or flamboyant, is a spectacular tropical tree, especially famous for its lavish flowering in intense shades of red, orange, and scarlet. When a mature tree is in full bloom, its canopy can be almost completely covered in flowers—a sight that has made the flame tree one of the world's most well-known tropical ornamental trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is originally native to Madagascar but is now grown as an ornamental tree in tropical and subtropical regions across large parts of the world. In Denmark, \u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e is cultivated as an exotic container plant that can be kept in a warm, sunny spot outdoors during the summer and must be overwintered frost-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance and growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flame tree develops a broad, elegant canopy and has highly decorative, bipinnate leaves. Each leaf consists of a large number of small green leaflets, which together give the foliage a fine, light, and almost fern-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical regions, \u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e can develop into a large tree with a wide, umbrella-shaped canopy. When grown in a container, the plant remains significantly smaller, and its size can be managed through both pot size and pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine foliage makes the flame tree decorative even as a young plant, long before it potentially becomes old enough to bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA spectacular red bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is primarily the flowers that have made \u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e famous. The large flowers appear in clusters and typically consist of four vibrant red to orange-red petals, as well as a fifth petal that often features lighter markings in whitish, yellowish, or red shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a large tree, the flowers can be so dense that the entire canopy seems to glow red. It is precisely this impressive flowering that is behind names such as \"flame tree.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, long, flat, dark seed pods may form, which can become quite large on older trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlame tree as a container plant in Denmark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough \u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e is a tropical tree, it can be grown as a container plant under Danish conditions. The plant loves heat and sun and can therefore be kept outdoors on a warm, sunny terrace or in a greenhouse throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the temperature drops in the autumn, the plant must be moved to a frost-free location. A bright greenhouse, a conservatory, or a very bright indoor spot is suitable for overwintering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt requires patience and very good growing conditions to get a flame tree to bloom in a pot. However, the plant is also attractive without flowers due to its fine, exotic foliage and characteristic growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flame tree loves light and thrives best in a very sunny location. Abundant direct sunlight provides the most vigorous and compact growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers warm conditions and thrives well at around 20–30 °C during the growing season. The plant does not tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use nutrient-rich, airy, and well-drained soil. Good drainage is important so the roots are not constantly wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the warm growing season, but allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings. During the winter, reduce watering significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize regularly through the spring and summer to support vigorous growth. We recommend a good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-tropisk-500-ml\" title=\"Organic fertilizer for tropical plants\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant tolerates pruning and can be shaped to keep it more compact and to encourage denser branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors in summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benefits from being kept outdoors in a warm and sunny location during the summer. Plants that have overwintered indoors should be gradually acclimated to direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overwinters in a bright, frost-free place. In a cooler winter location, the plant should be watered significantly less. It may react to changing light and temperature conditions by shedding some of its leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA tropical tree from Madagascar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e has an interesting history. Although the flame tree is now a familiar sight along roads, in parks, and in gardens in many tropical countries, the species originates from Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, through cultivation, it has spread to warm regions across much of the world, where the combination of its broad canopy, elegant foliage, and spectacular flowering has made it a popular ornamental tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn exotic tree with a very special character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flame tree is an exciting plant for anyone who loves exotic trees and tropical flowering plants. Even as a young plant, the fine, fern-like foliage is decorative, and over time, the plant can develop into a beautiful small tree in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e, you have the opportunity to grow one of the most spectacular tropical flowering trees—known worldwide for the almost flaming red canopy that gave the flame tree its name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Seedling","offer_id":65999005876492,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (approx. 20 cm)","offer_id":65999005909260,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (approx. 40 cm)","offer_id":65999005942028,"sku":null,"price":68.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Delonixregia_1_1032da19-85ea-4264-8d0e-5f9e44ae5aa7.jpg?v=1791298011","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/flammetrae-delonix-regia","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}