Orange clam flowers bloom in the Central Highlands

The orange cocklebur flowers are quite large and grow in clusters at the top of the branches, the flowers are shaped like flames.

The orange cocklebur flowers are quite large and grow in clusters at the top of the branches, the flowers are shaped like flames.

The orange palm tree is a perennial plant that grows quickly and is very easy to care for. The flower has a bright orange-red color and is long-lasting, so many homeowners choose it for their garden. At the same time, this type of tree is also often present in many streets, schools, parks, hospitals, sidewalks, etc. to create shade and greenery for the scene.

This flower has many different names such as: orange cockle, phoenix peak, red bell flower... English name: African tulip tree, Fountain tree, scientific name: Spathodea campanulata, belongs to the Nuc Nuoc plant family.

This plant was first known in countries in tropical Africa. In Vietnam, this plant is present in all provinces and cities across the country such as Hoa Binh, Khanh Hoa, Lao Cai, Cao Bang, Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang.

Thuộc loại cây phát tán hạt nhờ gió với mùa ra hoa và đậu quả kéo dài liên tục từ tháng 10 năm trước tới tháng 4-5 năm sau.

Citrus clams are woody plants that are well adapted to tropical climates. This plant has a good growth rate and is easy to grow and care for. To keep the plant green and blooming brilliantly, you should choose a planting location rich in nutrients, with lots of light and good drainage.

Unlike many other shade trees that bloom seasonally, such as Polyscias fruticosa, red poinciana, etc., the orange palm tree blooms all year round. The best time will be spring, the climate is cool, the trees are budding. Thanks to that, this tree is very popular because it has a wide canopy that provides shade and can also flower beautifully all year round.

The trunk of the Orange Clam tree is a large tree with a straight, relatively smooth trunk and gray-brown bark. Mature trees can be 10 - 20m tall. The tree has high branches and branches, a wide spreading canopy that grows mainly at the top. Leaves are oval, green, smooth, young leaves have thin, smooth hairs. Leaf stalks are hairy and relatively stiff.

The orange cocklebur flowers are quite large and grow in clusters at the top of the branches, the flowers are shaped like flames. The petals are orange-red, close together and upright. Flowers take quite a long time to fade. Short orange inflorescences. The fruit grows straight towards the sky, capsule-shaped, about 20cm long, 3-5cm wide. One fruit contains many winged seeds.

This tree has horizontal branches so the canopy is very wide. Thanks to that, orange cocklebur can create great shade with high coverage, so it is suitable for planting in public areas.

In addition, because they are green trees, they provide oxygen to help purify the air and prevent dust very effectively. Therefore, planting trees not only creates shade but also helps reduce environmental pollution, bringing fresher air.

Besides the shade effect, another important benefit of the orange palm tree is that it brings beauty to landscapes, gardens, urban areas,...

The orange palm tree is a plant with a fast growth and development rate, and is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant. The plant is suitable for growing in all types of soil, but is best on nutrient-rich soil with good drainage. Orange clams have good salt and drought tolerance.

In Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa provinces in particular and Vietnamese provinces in general, because of its beautiful shape, bright flowers and ease of growing, it is widely planted on roads leading to tourist areas and amusement parks.

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Update day : 27/11/2023