Catalpa bignonioides | Southern Catalpa, Indian Bean, Candle Tree | Various
Catalpa bignonioides belongs to the plant family BIGNONIACE and Genus Catalpa This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Catalpa bignonioides does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Catalpa bignonioides so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Catalpa bignonioides southern catalpa,Indian bean,candle tree is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The leaves of Catalpa bignonioides have a strongly resinous aroma.
Leaves of the plant Catalpa bignonioides have a smell of strongly scented leaves and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Resinous | Strong
Catalpa speciosa | Northern Catalpa, Western Catalpa | Tree
Catananche caerulea | Cupid'S Dart, Blue Succory | Various
Catasetum scurra | Epiphytic Orchid. Originated in Guinea | Various
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.