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Chinese Parasoltree (Firmiana simplex)

Firmiana simplex, the Chinese Parasoltree, is a fast-growing deciduous tree with large palmate leaves and attractive bark.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Prefers fertile, loamy soil.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Flowers best in full sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Prefers fertile, loamy soil.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-24°C.

Can tolerate brief periods of cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-18 m

Spread

6-12 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Palmate

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Caucanthus platanifolia (L.f.) Raf.
Clompanus pyriformis Kuntze
Clompanus simplex (L.) Kuntze
Culhamia hadiensis J.F.Gmel.
Culhamia platanifolia Steud.
Culhamia simplex (L.) Nakai
Culhamia triloba Raf.
Firmiana chinensis Medik. ex Steud.
Firmiana platanifolia (L.f.) Marsili
Hibiscus simplex L.
Sterculia fiorniana J.F.Gmel.
Sterculia platanifolia L.f.
Sterculia pyriformis Bunge
Sterculia simplex (L.) Druce
Sterculia tomentosa Thunb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyMalvaceae
  • genusFirmiana
  • speciesFirmiana simplex
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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