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Newbouldia (Newbouldia laevis)

Newbouldia laevis, a fast-growing tree from tropical Africa, is known for its attractive flowers and medicinal uses. It's often used ornamentally.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers loamy or sandy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Thrives in bright, indirect light indoors.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers loamy or sandy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30°C.

Can tolerate brief cooler periods but sensitive to frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

8-15 m

Spread

5-8 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

3-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Bignonia glandulosa Schum.
Newbouldia pentandra (Hook.) Seem.
Spathodea adenantha G.Don
Spathodea jenischii Sond.
Spathodea laevis P.Beauv.
Spathodea pentandra Hook.
Spathodea speciosa Brongn.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyBignoniaceae
  • genusNewbouldia
  • speciesNewbouldia laevis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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