Firmiana colorata is a fast-growing tree with large, showy, scarlet flowers and a broad, spreading habit, making it a striking ornamental.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season (spring/summer).
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent the soil from becoming bone dry.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Pruning can also be used to shape the tree and control its size, encouraging a more desirable form and denser foliage.
Best propagated from seed sown in spring in a warm greenhouse. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer, but germination from seed is generally more successful.
Ensure good air circulation around cuttings to prevent fungal issues.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Increase pot size gradually.
Repotting provides fresh nutrients and room for root growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Firmiana |
| Species | Firmiana colorata |
Similar in genus Firmiana
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
