Tecoma Plant – Orange (Dwarf Thanga Arali)

The Tecoma Plant – Orange Dwarf (Thanga Arali) is a stunning ornamental shrub admired for its bright orange trumpet-shaped flowers and lush green foliage. This compact and bushy plant is ideal for adding color and elegance to your garden, balcony, or terrace.

Native to tropical regions, the dwarf Tecoma is a sun-loving, fast-growing, and hardy plant that blooms almost throughout the year in warm climates. Its vibrant orange flowers attract butterflies, bees, and pollinators, enhancing the beauty and biodiversity of your garden.

Easy to maintain, this Thanga Arali Orange variety requires minimal watering once established and thrives well in pots, borders, or garden beds. It’s an excellent choice for creating colorful hedges, landscaping borders, and ornamental arrangements.

Specifications

• Plant Name: Tecoma Plant – Orange (Dwarf Thanga Arali)

• Type: Ornamental flowering shrub

• Flower Color: Bright orange

• Plant Height: Dwarf variety – 1 to 3 feet (approx.)

• Growth Type: Bushy and compact

• Sunlight: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)

• Watering: Moderate – allow soil to dry between waterings

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained garden soil with compost

• Maintenance: Low

• Common Names: Tecoma Orange, Thanga Arali, Dwarf Tecoma, Tecoma Capensis

Applications / Usage

• Perfect for garden borders, pots, and terrace gardens

• Adds vibrant orange color to landscapes and decorative spaces

• Suitable for hedges, fencing lines, and ornamental displays

• Ideal for pollinator gardens (attracts butterflies and bees)

• Can be used as a potted patio plant or balcony accent

Key Highlights (USPs)

✅ Dwarf Variety – Compact, perfect for small gardens & pots
✅ Bright Orange Blooms – Adds stunning color year-round
✅ Low Maintenance – Easy to grow and care for
✅ Attracts Pollinators – Invites butterflies & bees
✅ Versatile Use – Great for borders, landscapes, and terraces
✅ Hardy & Long-Lasting – Thrives well in Indian climate

FAQs

Q1: Is the Tecoma Orange a dwarf variety?
A: Yes, it’s a compact, bushy dwarf variety ideal for pots and small gardens.

Q2: How much sunlight does it need?
A: It prefers full sunlight for 6–8 hours a day for best flowering.

Q3: Can it be grown in pots?
A: Yes, the dwarf Tecoma is perfect for pots, balconies, and terrace gardens.

Q4: How often should I water it?
A: Water moderately and let the topsoil dry slightly between watering.

Q5: When does it bloom?
A: The plant blooms almost year-round, especially during warm seasons.