I am a beautiful flowering tree known for my wide spreading branches and bright red-orange flowers that bloom in summer.

I come from Madagascar and am now widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions across the world.

I need moderate watering when young, but once established I can tolerate dry conditions well.

I grow best in full sunlight and open outdoor spaces.

I prefer warm climates between 22°C to 40°C and do not tolerate frost.

I should be planted in open soil with plenty of space for my wide canopy and surface roots.

I grow well with compost, organic manure, or balanced fertilizer applied during the growing season.

My scientific name is Delonix regia and I belong to the Fabaceae family.

I am generally safe, but fallen pods and seeds should not be eaten by pets.

I help reduce heat, improve air quality, and provide oxygen-rich surroundings.

I provide excellent shade, enhance landscape beauty, and are widely used as avenue trees.

My surface roots can lift pavements, and strong winds may break branches if not pruned.

I can live for several decades and grow quickly under proper conditions.