How to Grow and Care for Parasol tree

Commonly known as the chinese parasol tree, the Firmiana simplex is an ornamental plant native to Asia. But in the warmer parts of North America, it grows aggressively and is considered invasive. Its robust sonic properties have led to its use in the soundboards of many Eastern instruments. And their fruits are used to extract oil.

Sterculia colorata the scarlet sterculia (also known as bonfire tree colored sterculia and Indian almond in Assamese ওদাল (odal) and in Marathi known as "कौशी" [kaushi]) is a medium-sized tree with spreading branches. It sheds leaves before the onset of flowering. After leaf-shedding buds sprout and develop into flowers. The tree flowers in spring. The genus Sterculia was named after the Latin god Sterculius. Stercus means dung. This name was given to this genus because of the foul-smelling flowers and leaves of some Sterculia species. It produces flowers in short dense panicles which occur at the ends of the branches. The flowers are orange-red in colour and hang downwards. The flowering stalks together with flowers are covered with fine downy hairs giving the whole inflorescence a soft velvety look. During flowering phase the Scarlet Sterculia is quite prominent and presents a brilliant sight because of its orange-red flowers against a leafless state. The flowers are large 30 mm long. The flower tube is 13 mm long tubular at the base and lobed at the tip. Its rim is surrounded by white soft hair. The corolla looks like it is united inside with the tubular sepals at the base. From the centre of the calyx tube a staminal column protrudes bearing at its summit 30 anthers. Scarlet sterculia is common in the forests of the Western Ghats and the Deccan of the Indian subcontinent.

Firmiana danxiaensis is a distinctive flora species that thrives in subtropical climates. It features a broad canopy with large, heart-shaped leaves and is known for its robust woody trunk. This plant blossoms in a showcase of small, clustered flowers that create a stunning visual against the verdant foliage. Adapted to rocky terrain, firmiana danxiaensis's root system is sturdy, anchoring the plant firmly and allowing it to flourish amidst the unique Danxia landforms.