yellow bells
Tecoma stans
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
yellow,orange,tan Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,tan
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water your yellow bells every 3-5 days. Make sure you water deeply, and allow the soil to almost dry out between waterings. Check the moisture in the soil every other day if possible. Yellow bells thrive in hot, dry climates, so they don’t require a lot of water. Too much water can lead to root rot and can kill your plants.
sunlight
Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans) require full sun to partial shade and need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. They will tolerate some light shade, but only during the hotter parts of the day. During the summer months, they should be placed in a sunny location with protection from the hottest part of the afternoon sun. During the spring and fall, they should be placed in a part-sun location to ensure optimal growth and flowering.
pruning
Yellow bells (Tecoma stans) should typically be pruned during the dormant season, which is in the late fall or early winter. This will give the shrub an even shape and allow for regrowth in the late winter or early spring. Pruning should be done to remove spent or damaged or dead foliage and stems and to promote healthy regrowth. To keep these shrubs within their desired size and shape, light pruning can take place during the growing season. Consider selectively removing up to 1-third of the total stems in the late winter or early spring, and trimming away long, leggy branches afterwards. Pruning can help these shrubs maintain their desired shape and size.
