WE WILL NOT SEND THIS TO QUEENSLAND OR THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

HERBALIST’S GARDEN – NO WATER NEEDS ONCE ESTABLISHED! HUNDREDS OF FLOWERS MAKING EVERYONE HAPPY! COLOURFUL, AN EDIBLE LIVESTOCK FODDER, DROUGHT TOLERANT, MEDICINAL FOR SO MANY REASONS AND AMAZING!
TECOMA STANS YELLOW BELLS IS A WINNER FOR ANYONE THAT NEEDS SOMETHING BRIGHT AND HAPPY WITH NO WATER NEEDS!

Tecoma stans are considered to be an, ‘easy desert plant’ and are resistant to most forces of nature!
Because the Tecoma stans is a desert plant, it requires very little water. However, it is recommended that if you have one of these plants in your care to water it when the soil becomes dry (roughly 2-3 times per month in dry months) to insure maximum growth and maturity.

To ensure that this plant reaches full maturity, experts recommend that you prune the tips of this plant in the early spring.

Narrow Leaf Yellow Bells are an easy desert plant to maintain not only because of their heat and drought residence, but also because it can be grown in a container and once this plant is mature, there is generally no problem with pests.

The Narrow Leaf Yellow Bells is not only beautiful to look at but it also serves different purposes that help meet human and animal needs.

For centuries, humans have used different parts of this plant to create various tools, medicines and foods.

All parts of this plant have biologically active compounds that are used in traditional medicines.
The leaves and roots of the Tecoma stans have diverse ethnic medicinal uses along with plentiful antioxidant activity.

In recent studies, scientists have been experimenting with the flower pedal extract of the Yellow Bell to use as an anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory reactant agent.
Another medicinal use for this plant is leaf infusion taken orally to help with diabetes and stomach pains.

In Mexico, a tea made from the flowers of this plant is taken to help with indigestion from heavy drinking and to help in cases of insulin resistant forms of type II diabetes.
This ?Tecoma Tea’ can also be effective in preventing colds and the flu. In severe health conditions such as intestinal worms and syphilis, strong leaf and root decoction is taken orally from this plant as a diuretic.

Besides its medicinal uses, Tecoma stans is useful as firewood and charcoal. The wood from this tree is also used to construct buildings, and the shade it provides is useful in gardens.
In the past, Native Americans used the stems of this plant to create bows and arrows. The nectar from the flowers of this plant attracts insects such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
The seeds and leaves of the Tecoma stans attracts small mammals that consume these parts as food.

When these Yellow Bells are in fields with grazing livestock, the plant is often used as fodder.
The leaves from this plant contain about 15% protein and both the leaves and the flowers are nutritious for livestock.

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Queensland:
Tecoma stans is listed as an invasive plant under local government biosecurity plans in some regions. It has naturalised in parts of Queensland and is considered an environmental weed because it can outcompete native vegetation in disturbed areas, roadsides, and bushland.

Northern Territory:
It is classified as a weed, particularly in tropical and semi-arid regions. It has spread in some parts of the Top End and is a concern due to its ability to form dense thickets.

Grow Notes
Prefers full to part sun in sandy, well-draining soil.

Sow
You can start seeds directly into the soil if you live in a climate with warm, dry conditions.

Plant seeds in Spring or early Summer by covering lightly with soil.

Keep soil moist, not wet.

Germination
14-21 days at 22-25°C

Maturity
Semi-evergreen shrub to small tree, 6-9m tall.

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