Colvillea Racemosa - Plant

The glory of Colville is a beautiful, large tree from Madagascar with large pinnate leaves and very conspicuous cylindrical or cone-shaped clusters of bright orange flowers.
The wispy, feathery leaves of Colville glory tree creates a gentle backdrop for its fiery clusters of orange flowers that appear in autumn. The tree grows to a height of 30-50 ft. Its grape-like clusters of velvety buds, varying from chameleon green to blood orange, are a sight to behold. Leaves a double-compound, very similar to those of Gulmohar.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Colvilles Glory, Colvillia, Glory Covillea, Ohai, Whip Tree
• Maximum Reachable Height: 30 to 50 ft
• Flower Colour: Orange, Orange Red
• Bloom Time: Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

They can successfully propagate by seed or by cuttings. To propagate by seed, extract the seeds manually and dry them in the sun, then replant the seedlings in a nursery or some other warm, humid area. Seedlings generally can grow in domesticity for about eight months to a year before being replanted outside. Colvillea Racemosa careWatering from a hose or sprinkler should be done slowly and deeply, not frequently, to avoid shallow root development or root diseases. Allow soil to dry several inches deep before irrigating.

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Well drained soil
• Temperature: 30 to 40 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Colvillea Racemosa special featureKnown for its bright orange flowers that grow in large cone or cylinder shaped clusters.

Colvillea Racemosa uses

• Ornamental Use: The plant is used for an ornamental purpose