Identification: Help to identify mystery tropical plant

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Christinerei, May 31, 2008.

  1. Christinerei

    Christinerei Member

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    I grew this plant from a seed that was given to me as a gift. The seeds were bought at the Bio Dome in Montreal, I think the package said it was a nakedtree, but I haven't been able to find any info on it. It has never bloomed in the 6 years I've had it, it just keeps getting taller. Any ideas would be extremely appreciated.

    Thanks!

    Christine
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Erythrina possibly E. caffra or coralloides.

    HTH
    CHris
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    It won't bloom until it's formed a small tree (6 to 8 feet); then it will drop all of its leaves and bloom on bare wood. Hence the name 'nakedtree.'

    When it does go, it'll look something like this or this.
     
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    Excellent! Thank you, with the Genus name I was able to figure out the species from some photos and it's a Erythrina lysistemon for sure. Now I just have to figure out what I'm going to do with it when it hits over 6 ft as it's about 5 right now.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    They're reasonably hardy - if you have a sheltered spot in your garden you can plant it out so long as you mulch it for the winter.
     

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