Flame of The Forest / Butea monosperma - Avenue Trees

About the Tree - 

• Flame of the Forest also known as Palash/ Parrot is a very beautiful tree with bright crimson orange coloured flowers.
• This is a sacred tree, referred to as treasurer of Gods and symbolizes the moon.
• When in flowering from Jan - March, the tree looks as if it is burning and covered with flames. Hence the common name. Indigenous (native to India)
• It is a medium-sized 10-12 m tall deciduous tree, leaves fall off during the winter. New leaves appear in April-May.

Growing Tips

• Plants are hardy and resistant to drought.
• Planting for parks and gardens especially in groups.
• Sensitive to excess wet, dry or cold conditions.
• The minimum distance between plant to plant should be 8m*8m.

INSIDE THE BOX

*above specifications are for indicative purposes only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
5. You can remain the plant in the same pot for 1 month, later you can transplant it directly into the ground.
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.