Pink Tabebuia tree seeds

Common name: Pink Tabebuia Scientific name: Tabebuia rosea Other names: Pink Trumpet Tree - Pink Lapacho A large, fast-growing tropical tree belonging to the genus Tabebuia from the Bignoniaceae family. It has a woody trunk resembling oak wood, and as it ages, its bark color turns from gray to brown. It reaches a height of about 30 meters and has a wide crown with a transverse diameter of about 9 meters. Its leaves are compound, with each leaf containing five leaflets of different sizes, the largest being the middle one. When its leaves fall during the long flowering period, it creates a stunning scene that attracts attention. It is considered one of the most beautiful ornamental trees suitable for planting in coastal areas, and it has begun to be widely planted along roads and in public parks, especially in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Pink Tabebuia tree flower: Its large pink flowers gather in intertwined and loose clusters. The flowers appear early in age, and when they do, the leaves fall, creating a beautiful scene. It blooms during three periods of the year. Pink Tabebuia seed: The seeds are inside long pods that can reach up to 35 cm in length. To extract them, the pods should be left to dry. Once dried, the seeds are removed from inside. The seeds are winged, medium-sized, and light brown in color. Pink Tabebuia planting season: It is preferred to plant it at the end of winter and in spring. It can be planted outdoors during autumn in areas without frost or harsh winter. It can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural protected areas, enclosed spaces, or plastic houses where temperature can be controlled, and where the plant receives adequate sunlight or lighting. Suitable climate and soil for Pink Tabebuia: Since the Pink Tabebuia is a tropical tree, it thrives in humid climates and tolerates salinity. It prefers temperatures between 22 to 30 degrees Celsius and can withstand 17-50 degrees Celsius. It grows best in fertile soils of all types. How to cultivate Pink Tabebuia: It propagates through seeds. Because the seeds are winged, it is best to place them flat on the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil no more than 1-2 cm. The soil should be kept moist continuously by spraying until the seeds sprout. When the plant sprouts, watering can be gradually reduced to normal. It is a plant that does not require much care or fertilization. Its benefits and uses: It is planted for decoration in parks, gardens, and roads. Original habitat of Pink Tabebuia: This species is distributed from southern Mexico to Venezuela and Ecuador. It is cultivated in many countries, including Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.