How to tend a Brachychiton discolor

Also known as: Sterculia lurida F.Muell. ex Benth., Sterculia discolor (F.Muell.) Benth., Brachychiton luridus C.Moore ex F.Muell., Brachychiton paradoxus subsp. discolor (F.Muell.) A.Terracc., Brachychiton paradoxus var. discolor (F.Muell.) Terrac., Brachychiton paradoxus subsp. luridus (C.Moore ex F.Muell.) A.Terracc., Brachychiton paradoxus var. luridus (F.Muell.) Terrac., Clompanus discolor (F.Muell.) Kuntze, Clompanus lurida (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Kuntze

Watering

Resistant to drought, water 2-3 times every week

Sunlight

Like sunshine, put in warm places with adequate light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Apply enough base fertilizers

Pruning

No need pruning

About this plant

Origin
Colombia
Category
Malvaceae, Brachychiton
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period in summer
Flower colors
red, pink
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