Cape Honey Suckle Orange (Tecoma capensis)
Growing Zone: 9-11 Outdoors
Plant Specifications
| Plant Name | Cape Honey Suckle Orange |
| Mature Height | 10-12 feet |
| Mature Width | 5-6 feet |
| Spacing | 3-4 feet apart |
| Sunlight | Full to Partial Sun |
| Temperature Tolerance | 30-80°F |
| Watering Needs | Low |
| Growth Rate | 10 inches/year |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Grows Well Indoors | No |
| Flowering Time | Spring to Early Summer |
| Origin | Native to South America |
With its vibrant orange tubular flowers, Cape Honeysuckle Orange (Tecoma capensis) makes a gorgeous flowering vine or hedge plant in tropical climates. Its lush growth also suits it for containers.
How to Grow
Grow in full sun for heaviest flowering. Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated. Prune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage new growth. Fertilize every 2-3 months during the growing season.
Care Tips
Water 1-2 times per week, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Mist leaves occasionally. Bring containers indoors if temps fall below 45°F.
Uses
Cape Honeysuckle Orange makes a beautiful flowering hedge, screen, or container plant. It also shines trained up arbors, trellises, and other structures as a flowering vine.
Planting Tips
Space plants 3-4 feet apart in well-draining soil and full sun. Dig a hole twice the container width and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and use trellis for support.
Maintenance
Prune lightly after flowering to shape and invigorate growth. Fertilize every 2-3 months during the growing season. Repot container plants every 2-3 years.
Pests & Diseases
Watch for aphids, mealybugs, and scale. Improve air circulation. Control pests with horticultural oils or insecticidal soap sprays. Avoid wet foliage to prevent disease.
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