Cape honeysuckle.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Evergreen shrub

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 5 à 10 jours

Taille adulte

10 to 15 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Late summer to winter

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to encourage the best blooms. Watch for yellowing leaves which often indicate poor drainage or overwatering. Prune it back after flowering to keep the shape tidy and promote denser growth.

Arrosage

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Trim back after the main flowering flush to maintain size and encourage branching.

Rempotage

Repot when the roots begin to circle the bottom of the container.

Sol

Well draining loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-4 à 38°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

It is generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion is not recommended.

Animaux

This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.

Enfants

The stems are somewhat woody and can be sharp if broken, so supervise small children near the plant.

Allergènes de contact

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen may trigger mild allergic reactions in sensitive people during peak bloom.

Comestibilité

The plant is not considered edible and should be kept away from food preparation areas.

Comment l'identifier

• Glossy dark green pinnate leaves
• Clusters of tubular orange flowers
• Vining or shrubby growth habit
• Serrated leaf margins

Hauteur

2 à 3m

Envergure

1,5 à 2,5m

Feuilles

dark green, semi-evergreen

Fleurs

orange, red, yellow, 3 à 5cm

Fruits

brown, Spring

Problèmes à surveiller

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck sap.
• Scale — Hard-shelled insects that attach to stems and leaves.

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, seed, layering

Quand planter

spring, early autumn

Hivernage

In colder regions, move containers indoors or provide heavy mulch and frost cloth protection for outdoor plants.

En pot

It grows well in large containers, provided they are at least 40 centimeters in diameter.

Pair this with other drought tolerant shrubs to create a low maintenance hedge.

Bonnes associations

• Oiseau de paradis — They share similar water and light requirements in warm climates.
• Plumbago auriculata — The blue flowers of plumbago provide a striking contrast to the orange blooms.

Espèces similaires

• Bignone — Both have tubular flowers and a vining growth habit.

Science

Famille

Bignoniaceae

Genre

Tecomaria

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southern Africa

Préservation

It is not currently threatened and is widely cultivated globally.

It thrives in scrub and forest margins where it uses its scrambling habit to reach sunlight.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, dense nesting cover

Pollinisateurs

colibris, abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

hedging, screening, container gardening, pollinator gardens

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it blooms best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.

How often should I prune it?

Prune it once or twice a year to maintain shape and encourage denser growth.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Tecomaria is derived from Tecoma, while capensis refers to its origin in the Cape region of South Africa.

Bon à savoir

• It is often called Cape honeysuckle despite not being a true honeysuckle.
• It can be trained as a climber or kept as a shrub with regular pruning.
• The flowers are tubular and specifically shaped for bird pollination.

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• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse