Rose of Venezuela Plant Care

Rose of Venezuela (Brownea enricii) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Brownea genus. Rose of Venezuela is native to Colombia.

Rose of Venezuela displays a tall tree with spreading canopy growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Rose of Venezuela produces showy clusters of red or pink tubular flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Rose of Venezuela every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Rose of Venezuela thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Brownea enricii tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Rose of Venezuela prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Rich, well-draining soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Rose of Venezuela to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Rose of Venezuela every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and rich, well-draining soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Rose of Venezuela is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Rose of Venezuela can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Rose of Venezuela while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Rose of Venezuela is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Rose of Venezuela can be propagated through seeds, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to scarlet flame plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Rose of Venezuela is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Rose of Venezuela grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Rose of Venezuela is native to Colombia. In cooler regions, grow Rose of Venezuela as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.