| Botanical name | Tecoma species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant bears clusters of yellow, orange and red trumpet-shaped flowers |
| Common name(s) | Yellow Bells |
| Foliage | This plant has odd-pnnate or, rarely, simple leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Fine ornamentals for the tropical and subtropical garden. In cool climates they can only be grown as potted shrubs in a greenhouse or conservatory. |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Fruit | The fruit is a smallish pod splitting into 2 halves. |
| Soil conditions | Fertile |
| Wildlife attractions | This plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. |
| Interesting info | Tolerates heat |
| Propagation | Propagate from fresh seed, or from tip cuttings or larger cuttings from the previous year's growth. Suckering species can be devided or layered. |
Tecoma species (Yellow Bells)
- Botanical name: Tecoma species
- Common name(s): Yellow Bells
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Tecoma bears clusters of yellow, orange and red trumpet-shaped flowers with odd-pinnate or, rarely, simple leaves. It is heat tolerant and the flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. One species (T. capensis), is native to southern and eastern Africa.
Family: Bignoniaceae
Synonym: Stenolobium, Tecomaria
Botanical Pronunciation: te-COH-muh
Tecoma species requirements and features
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This plant bears clusters of yellow, orange and red trumpet-shaped flowers
This plant has odd-pnnate or, rarely, simple leaves.
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