Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon)

Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon) red flower close up on a woody branch
Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon) red flower cluster emerging from a thin woody branch

Botanical name: Erythrophysa transvaalensis

Common names: Transvaal Red Balloon, Fagara

Family: Sapindaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliagePlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The fruit is a large, balloon-like structure, three-angled, with three chambers; each chamber contains 1 or 2 large, round, smooth black seeds.

Similar plants: Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon)


Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon) deep green leaves covering branches in a close up view.
Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon) shows compound foliage with pointed leaflets on thin woody stems.
Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon) orange red fruit close up against green foliage
Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon) hanging orange red papery fruit among delicate green pinnate leaves.
Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon) red flower close up with pale yellow center petals
Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon) red flower cluster with pale yellow center petals in bloom


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