Sterculia colorata (Firmiana colorata)

Description

Native to tropical areas of the Indian Subcontinent to China and Sumatera, Sterculia colorata (Firmiana colorata) is a small and slim deciduous tree. Its trunk grows relatively slender, but forms a chunky base, with slightly droopy palmately lobed foliage that is dense at the top of the stem. The plant is deciduous and sheds its leaves for a period of dormancy, usually in winter, and once mature enough orange flowers will emerge from branch tips before foliage regrows in spring.

WATERING

In S/S water regularly, allow for around 80% of the soil to dry before watering. During the winter months while the plant goes dormant and sheds its foliage refrain from watering, watering around every 1-2 months. Gradually increase watering in spring or when temperatures rise.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright indirect light with some full sun daily.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser every few months between the months of March – October

REPOTTING

Repot every 3-4 years, or once the roots outgrow the pot, and use a well-draining cactus and succulent potting mix with added drainage medium like pumice, grit, or horticultural sand.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Supplied in plastic nursery pot.