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Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 6 to 10 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Nocturnal
Other: Opening at night and lasting about 24 hours.
Flower Color: White
Other: Fading to creamy yellow.
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Other Beneficial Insects: Moths which are said to be the possible pollinators.
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

Conservation status:
Conservation status: Endangered
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Common names
  • Poinciana

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Location: Southwest Florida
Date: 2013
Photo courtesy of 'Out of Africa', used with permission

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