Tiger's Claw
Erythrina variegata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Erythrina
- Species:
- Erythrina variegata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red
Host Plant for Caterpillars
banana moth (Opogona sacchari)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers coastal and tropical regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: For seeds, scarification is required either mechanically or by soaking in hot water (80 degrees C) for 10 minutes, then overnight in cool water. For cuttings, they should be stood upright in the shade in dry conditions for a minimum of 24 hours, and a maximum of 2 weeks.
Establishment: Seeds are mature when the pod turns brown and the seeds become hard with a shiny seed coat. Mature pods can be collected from the tree or from the ground. For cuttings, it is best to retain the terminal bud of branch cuttings to ensure the trees will have straight, columnar form.
Source: npn.rngr.net