Hamelia (Firebush)
Orange-red tubular flowers loved by butterflies.
Large golden trumpet flowers on a vigorous climber.
Allamanda covers fences and pergolas with glossy leaves and big yellow flowers.
Where it grows best: full sun (at least 5–6 hours a day); water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Care: Give it a support, full sun and regular water in summer. Supplied in a 8 inch nursery pot.
Precaution: Toxic to pets and people if chewed or eaten; keep out of reach of cats, dogs and small children. The sap can irritate skin; wear gloves when pruning.
| Plant Type | Climber / Creeper |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Allamanda cathartica |
| Common Name | Golden Trumpet |
| Flowering Season | Summer, Monsoon |
| Suitable For | Terrace, Garden |
| Pet Friendly | No |
| Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Pot Size | 8 inch |
|---|
| Feature | Local nurseries | Others | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Poor health, no quality checks | Green, healthy & bushy3-step quality check | Inconsistent |
| Pests | Common issue | Pest-controlled | Possible risk |
| Repotting | Needed (comes in a bag) | Not requiredComes in a Foliage pot | Varies |
| Soil | Standard soil | Pre-mixedPre-fertilised | Standard soil |
| After-sale help | None | Expert plant care support | None |
| Guarantee | No guarantee | Free replacementIf it arrives damaged | Conditional |
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