Stunning Oncoba Spinosa, O. Monacantha, and Fried Egg Flower Plants for Sale

Description

Common name:

Oncoba Spinosa, Fried Egg Flower, Half Fry Flower, Snuff-box Tree

Category:

Trees, Shrubs

Family:

Flacourtiaceae

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate less

Primarily grown for:

Flowers

Flowering season:

February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September

Flower or Inflorescence color:

White, Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Plant Height or length:

6 to 8 meters

Plant Spread or Width:

6 to 8 meters

Plant Form:

Spherical or rounded

Special Character:

• Fragrant flowers or leaves
• Rare Plant or difficult to get plant
• Good for making bonsai
• Attracts bees
• Thorny or Spiny
• Suitable for avenue planting
• Must have for Farm house or big gardens

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Less than a hundred

Plant Description:

- A beautiful tree from Arabia and Tropical Africa.
- Grows to 7 m tall with a rounded canopy.
- Deciduous tree.
- The wood is hard.
- Wood is not in general use except for inlay and small cabinet work.
- In South Africa this native is known as the Snuff Box tree.
- Tree is covered in blooms in spring and early summer. Loved by bees.
- Will flower and bloom sporadically all year around in coastal regions and under irrigated conditions.

Growing tips:

- Soil - rich, well drained soils preferred.
- Will tolerate all types of soils.
- Can tolerate very heavy rainfall as long as the soil is well drained.
- Grows well in hot and dry resgions as well.
- May require slight pruning to keep in shape.