Coulteria mollis
Care, watering, light and tips for Coulteria mollis on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Coulteria mollis
Coulteria mollis, commonly known as Cañafístola, is an ornamental tree or shrub from the Fabaceae family, valued for its striking yellow flowers clustered in racemes. Its slender habit and abundant flowering make it ideal for beautifying tropical and subtropical gardens, either as a specimen plant or in avenues. Its woody, persistent pods add visual interest even when not in bloom.
Native range
Mexico, Central America, and northern South America
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering, tolerating partial shade but with fewer blooms. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, and more frequent during flowering. It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils, and is drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot, and protect it from severe frosts if the climate requires it.
How to save a dying Coulteria mollis
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or dropped leaves. Weak or dry stems. Lack of flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage and sun exposure (needs full sun). Water only when soil is dry.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and lack of direct sun are fatal for its growth.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly by correcting watering and location. It can regrow.