Total Number of seeds: 80
Add year-round sunshine to your garden with Tecoma stans seeds, a stunning ornamental shrub or small tree prized for its vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. This fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant is ideal for landscaping, reforestation, urban greenery, hedging, and wildlife gardens. A graceful, low-maintenance addition featuring clusters of golden blooms from spring through fall. plants.ces.ncsu.edu+15thespruce.com+15wildflower.org+15
Botanical Name: Tecoma stans
Common Names: Yellow Bells, Yellow Trumpetbush, Yellow Elder
Seed Type: Open-pollinated, non‑GMO forestry/ornamental seeds
Germination Time: 10–21 days (70–85°F preferable) m.youtube.com+8sheffields.com+8earthone.io+8
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) for best flowering; tolerates partial shade greg.app+15thespruce.com+15gardenia.net+15
Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam or sandy loam
Mature Size: 3–8 m tall and wide; can be maintained at 1.8–2.4 m with pruning gardenia.net+1weeds.org.au+1
Climate Tolerance: Tropical/subtropical; drought-hardy; winter hardy to zone 10b (≈−2 °C) greg.app+12thespruce.com+12plants.ces.ncsu.edu+12
Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings davesgarden.com+13thespruce.com+13greg.app+13
Maintenance: Low—annual light pruning encourages blooms plants.ces.ncsu.edu+1nbatat.com+1
Uses: Ornamental, hedge, border, reforestation, pollinator garden
1. Seed Preparation:
Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours to enhance germination weeds.org.au+6sheffields.com+6nbatat.com+6.
2. Sowing:
Sow seeds 0.6 cm deep in seed trays or directly in soil.
Keep trays in a warm (24°C) location with bright sunlight en.wikipedia.org+15sheffields.com+15houzz.com+15.
3. Germination:
Expect sprouting in 10–21 days, longer in cooler temperatures sheffields.com.
4. Transplanting:
When seedlings are 10–15 cm tall, transplant outdoors in full sun, spacing 1.5–2 m apart .
5. Care:
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry between watering.
Annual pruning after flowering encourages vigor gardenia.netplants.ces.ncsu.edu+4thespruce.com+4waterwisegardenplanner.org+4.
Soils rich in organic compost promote strong blooms.
🌸 Continuous Bloomer: Flowers from spring to frost in warm climates plants.ces.ncsu.edu+2gardenia.net+2nbatat.com+2.
🐝 Pollinator Magnet: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees .
🌞 Drought Hardy: Thrives in dry, well-drained soils once established earthone.io+3thespruce.com+3gardenia.net+3.
🌳 Low Maintenance: Hardy, fast-growing with minimal care.
Brightens gardens, roadsides, and arid landscapes
Ideal for wildlife-friendly, water-wise, or pollinator-themed planting
Great for hedges, borders, containers, or standalone specimens
Helps in soil stabilization and reforestation projects
Avoid waterlogged soils
Trim lightly to control size (can grow to 8 m if left unchecked)
Winter protection required in climates below −2 °C
Note: Invasive in some regions; monitor self-seeding behaviour
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.
Q: How long until it blooms?
A: Seeds will bloom in 1–2 years indoors, or in the first season when grown in tropical climates nbatat.comgardenia.net+1nbatat.com+1.
Q: Do they handle drought?
A: Yes, once established, mature plants tolerate dry spells well .
Q: Are the seed pods ornamental?
A: Yes, long pods up to 25 cm appear after flowering and add interest to the plant .
Q: Can I grow it in a pot?
A: Yes—use a 30+ cm pot; mature height will be smaller but still flowering .
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Ajay R
Early flowering signs visible and plant structure strong lag raha hai.
Riya S
Balanced growth with proper sunlight exposure.
Amit K
Healthy foliage and steady plant height so far.
Irfan
Overall early growth stable hai, blooming ka wait hai.
Neha
Seed batch clean tha aur uniform stand develop hua.
Suman
Moisture control rakha to growth even rahi aur stems sturdy hain.
Sneha
Kam pani mein bhi grow ho gaya, drought-resistant feel aaya.
Ravi
beej achhe the, ankuran sahi hua aur paudhe majboot bane.
Ritika
Seeds ne 8 din ke andar germinate kiya — kaafi fast tha.
Meera
Flower buds formation start ho raha hai aur foliage dense lag raha hai.