yellow bells
Tecoma stans GOLD STAR
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
gold,yellow,tan Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
gold,green,yellow,tan
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Yellow bells should be watered deeply once a week in dry conditions, and 2-3 times a week in hot summer weather. When watering, it is best to water all the way to the bottom of the root ball. Water should be applied slowly and carefully to avoid runoff, and allowed to soak into the soil. When possible, water using rainwater or filtered tap water, as this will help reduce salt buildup in the soil. If using tap water, allow for a few hours of natural chlorination before watering the plant.
sunlight
Yellow bells (Tecoma stans GOLD STAR) need full sun to produce the best results in terms of flowering and overall appearance. They will be happiest if they receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day during the summer months. During cooler months, they can tolerate some shade, but should still get at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day.
pruning
Yellow bells (Tecoma stans GOLD STAR) should be pruned in the late spring or early summer. To promote new growth and promote flowering, prune back approximately 1-third of the stems. This will also ensure the plant maintains a manageable height and width. Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches, and only prune the stems that are necessary. Since this plant is shrub-like in shape, you may want to thin out the stems and leave open spaces to allow for additional air circulation. After pruning, apply a slow released fertilizer to help the plant recover and increase blooms.
