Overview
Flame Tree Bonsai (Delonix regia / Royal Poinciana) is a tropical tree with fern-like foliage and spectacular red-orange flowers on mature specimens. It is best suited to tropical bonsai, umbrella canopy and dramatic flowering ambition. For UK growers, treat it as: Bright indoor or greenhouse in the UK.
Placement
maximum sun and warmth
Watering
water well during active growth; reduce slightly in cooler winter months
Feeding and fertilising
feed during spring and summer
Pruning and wiring
clip back long shoots to create branching; flowers usually require maturity and very strong light
Repotting
repot every 2-3 years in warm spring
Propagation
seed after scarification
Pests, diseases and common issues
large leaves, lack of flowers indoors, cold sensitivity and spider mites