The coastal bakery grows naturally in the southern coastal areas under the tropical zone of the Asian continent. This plant is an ornamental tree reaching a height of 10 meters, and because its origin is near watercourses, it tolerates growth in stagnant water more than others. It withstands high salinity and hard water. It is fast-growing in many types of soil and tolerates drought to some extent, but it is affected by low relative humidity accompanied by long-term soil dryness. The leaves are heart-shaped, non-deciduous, dense, which gives the tree a dense crown. The flowers consist of light yellow petals, and the flower is pod-shaped, 15 cm wide, with a long, protruding carpel from the center of the crimson-colored flower. The flowers fall off after one or two days of blooming, so this tree is not suitable for planting in pedestrian pathways. Often, the flower color turns to orange or red before falling. Apart from this undesirable feature, the tree has no notable flaws, and therefore this type is considered suitable for planting in streets. The seeds need stratification and soaking in warm water before planting, and the stem cuttings grow easily, through which the plant's traits can be preserved. Trees grown by cuttings bloom earlier compared to those grown from seeds. The coastal bakery plant is a strong tree also suitable for planting in ponds. The tree tolerates pruning if the purpose is to obtain a small-sized plant or as a barrier hedge. For good flowering, the tree needs good lighting, regular watering, and fertilization. Light frost may damage the leaves, but the plant quickly recovers its growth. In Riyadh, confusion often occurs between the coastal bakery and another plant from the same family called Mello Thespesia populnea.
Environmental conditions:
- Drought: Sensitive
- Flooded environment: Resistant
- Watering: Moderate, abundant
- Salinity level: Very high > 5000 ppm
- Frost tolerance: +3°C
Plant problem:
- Growth: Fast-growing, relatively fast, normal growth rate
- Height: 10 meters
- Spread: 10 meters
- Leaf type: Evergreen
Flower:
- Color: Red, dark purple, bright yellow
- Size: 15 cm
- Blooming period: From early March to the end of November
Fruit:
- Type: Capsule
- Size: 2.5 cm
Usage sites:
- Public open spaces, street planting, line planting, container planting, park planting, marsh edge, private garden, specimen, small farm in a valley, marsh
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Description
The coastal bakery grows naturally in the southern coastal areas under the tropical zone of the Asian continent. This plant is an ornamental tree reaching a height of 10 meters, and because its origin is near watercourses, it tolerates growth in stagnant water more than others. It withstands high salinity and hard water. It is fast-growing in many types of soil and tolerates drought to some extent, but it is affected by low relative humidity accompanied by long-term soil dryness. The leaves are heart-shaped, non-deciduous, dense, which gives the tree a dense crown. The flowers consist of light yellow petals, and the flower is pod-shaped, 15 cm wide, with a long, protruding carpel from the center of the crimson-colored flower. The flowers fall off after one or two days of blooming, so this tree is not suitable for planting in pedestrian pathways. Often, the flower color turns to orange or red before falling. Apart from this undesirable feature, the tree has no notable flaws, and therefore this type is considered suitable for planting in streets. The seeds need stratification and soaking in warm water before planting, and the stem cuttings grow easily, through which the plant's traits can be preserved. Trees grown by cuttings bloom earlier compared to those grown from seeds. The coastal bakery plant is a strong tree also suitable for planting in ponds. The tree tolerates pruning if the purpose is to obtain a small-sized plant or as a barrier hedge. For good flowering, the tree needs good lighting, regular watering, and fertilization. Light frost may damage the leaves, but the plant quickly recovers its growth. In Riyadh, confusion often occurs between the coastal bakery and another plant from the same family called Mello Thespesia populnea.
Environmental conditions:
- Drought: Sensitive
- Flooded environment: Resistant
- Watering: Moderate, abundant
- Salinity level: Very high > 5000 ppm
- Frost tolerance: +3°C
Plant problem:
- Growth: Fast-growing, relatively fast, normal growth rate
- Height: 10 meters
- Spread: 10 meters
- Leaf type: Evergreen
Flower:
- Color: Red, dark purple, bright yellow
- Size: 15 cm
- Blooming period: From early March to the end of November
Fruit:
- Type: Capsule
- Size: 2.5 cm
Usage sites:
- Public open spaces, street planting, line planting, container planting, park planting, marsh edge, private garden, specimen, small farm in a valley, marsh
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