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Para Santos (Triplaris Cumminghiana)
Triplaris Cumminghiana
Rs 6,000
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Few trees rival the visual drama of Para Santos, whose red blossoms in winter create an unforgettable canopy of colour. It reaches a commanding height of 25 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to South America, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name
Triplaris Cumminghiana
Sunlight
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Flower Colour
Red
Plant Type
Tree
Mature Height
25 ft
Description
Para Santos (Triplaris Cumminghiana), is native to South America, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its red flowers that appear in winter, this tree is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 25 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
- Propagation: Seed
How to Propagate Para Santos
Grown from seed that is dispersed by wind.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Para Santos?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Para Santos is an excellent choice because it provides generous natural shade for outdoor living spaces.
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Red
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Winter
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Placement
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative, Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
Where Para Santos grows in Pakistan
Well-suited to these cities
BahawalpurFaisalabadGujranwalaHyderabadIslamabadKarachiLahoreMardanMultanPeshawarRahim Yar KhanRawalpindiSialkotSukkur
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall does Para Santos grow and how quickly?
Para Santos is a moderate-growing plant that reaches up to 25 ft at maturity. With steady growth of about 1-2 ft per year, it establishes a substantial presence within 7-10 years.
Can Para Santos be harmful to household pets?
While Para Santos is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How much water does Para Santos need during Pakistani summers?
Para Santos needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
What months can I expect Para Santos to flower?
Para Santos blooms in winter, producing red flowers.
Does Para Santos need direct sunlight?
Para Santos grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
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