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Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Água
Once established (12–18 months), Dwarf Poinciana is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Extremely drought tolerant — one of the most drought-resistant flowering shrubs available for South Florida. Water 1-2x per week during establishment only (3-6 months). After establishment, no supplemental irrigation needed in South Florida conditions. Overwatering promotes excessive vegetative growth and reduces flowering.
Solo e Fertilização
Fertilizer: Light balanced slow-release fertilizer — minimal application
Schedule: February only. Light balanced slow-release fertilizer — excessive fertilization promotes vegetative growth at expense of flowers.
Tolerância ao Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 6–12 ft
- Largura Madura
- 6–10 ft
- Taxa de Crescimento
- fast
- Demanda de Água
- 1/10
- Grau Florida
- Florida
- Custo Instalado
- $
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Status FLEPPC
- FLEPPC Category II
- Classificação Iguana
- 7/10
Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida
Encontre Dwarf Poinciana em viveiros do Sul da Flórida — verifique disponibilidade e preços em viveiros próximos.
Perguntas Frequentes
How fast does Dwarf Poinciana grow in South Florida?
Dwarf Poinciana has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Dwarf Poinciana safe for pets?
Dwarf Poinciana is not safe for pets. Seeds and green pods are toxic to dogs, cats, and livestock — cause severe vomiting and GI distress. Mature plant has sharp curved thorns. Not suitable for areas where pets roam freely under the plant.
How much water does Dwarf Poinciana need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Dwarf Poinciana is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Dwarf Poinciana tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Dwarf Poinciana has high salt tolerance (7/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Dwarf Poinciana available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Dwarf Poinciana is classified as: allowed. Allowed but FLEPPC Category II invasive.
Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed but FLEPPC Category II invasive. Self-seeds readily in South Florida's disturbed coastal areas.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guia do Município →Broward County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category II — avoid natural area adjacency.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guia do Município →Palm Beach County
Allowed. FLEPPC Category II invasive status.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guia do Município →Collier County
Allowed with caution. FLEPPC Category II — exercise extreme care near Collier County's extensive conservation lands.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guia do Município →Monroe County
Allowed. Already widely naturalized in Florida Keys disturbed areas.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guia do Município →Referências completas de portarias disponíveis para assinantes Profissionais. Sempre verifique os requisitos atuais do condado antes da instalação.
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