Lachesiodendron viridiflorum Plant Care

Lachesiodendron viridiflorum (Lachesiodendron viridiflorum) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Lachesiodendron genus. Lachesiodendron viridiflorum is native to the tropical Americas, native to central and southern Mexico and northern South America – Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and west-central and eastern Brazil.

Lachesiodendron viridiflorum displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Lachesiodendron viridiflorum produces showy clusters of yellow, orange, or red flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Lachesiodendron viridiflorum 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.

Lachesiodendron viridiflorum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Lachesiodendron viridiflorum tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Lachesiodendron viridiflorum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Lachesiodendron viridiflorum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Lachesiodendron viridiflorum 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 well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Lachesiodendron viridiflorum 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.

Lachesiodendron viridiflorum can spread to about 15 ft (4.6 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 15 ft (4.6 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 Lachesiodendron viridiflorum 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.

Lachesiodendron viridiflorum 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.

Lachesiodendron viridiflorum can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Lachesiodendron viridiflorum is susceptible to aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars. 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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Lachesiodendron viridiflorum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Lachesiodendron viridiflorum is native to the tropical Americas, native to central and southern Mexico and northern South America – Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and west-central and eastern Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Lachesiodendron viridiflorum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.