Pithecellobium flexicaule

Ebony Blackbead

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Common Name:

Ebony Blackbead

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

1220 cm

Maximum width:

760 cm

Ebony Blackbead (Pithecellobium flexicaule) - Description

Ebenopsis ebano is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the coastal plain of southern Texas in the United States and eastern Mexico. It is commonly known as Texas Ebony or Ébano (in Spanish).

Ebony Blackbead (Pithecellobium flexicaule) - Blooming

Blooms fragrant yellow flowers that contain a lot of nectar.

Ebony Blackbead (Pithecellobium flexicaule) - Growth

Best in full sun, outdoors or indoors.

Ebony Blackbead (Pithecellobium flexicaule) - Planting

Sow seeds under glass, or take greenwood cuttings in early summer.

Ebony Blackbead (Pithecellobium flexicaule) - Pest

Spider mites and whiteflies.

Ebony Blackbead (Pithecellobium flexicaule) - Soil and irrigation

If in a container, plant in equal parts loam and peat. Otherwise plant in well drained soil. Water freely during the growing season, sparingly in autumn, and keep almost dry in winter.