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Erythrophysa transvaalensis, Transvaal Red Balloon

Erythrophysa transvaalensis

Transvaal Red Balloon
Family: Sapindaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Zone: 10?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliagePlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plant

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


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Erythrophysa transvaalensis, Transvaal Red Balloon
Erythrophysa transvaalensis, Transvaal Red Balloon
Erythrophysa transvaalensis, Transvaal Red Balloon


Link to this plant:
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Erythrophysa transvaalensis - seeds

Fagara. Can be used as bonsai. The flowers are green and red, very attractive 3-lobed inflated red seed capsule, and it can only be reproduced by seeds. In the ground it can grow up to 15 ft.
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