Napoleonaea vogelii (Napoleons Hat)

Napoleonaea vogelii (Napoleons Hat) yellow and red flower close up on a thin branch
Napoleonaea vogelii (Napoleons Hat) flower with intricate yellow and red segments on a green stem

Botanical name: Napoleonaea vogelii

Common name: Napoleons Hat

Family: Lecythidaceae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Napoleona is an interesting group of trees and shrubs found in the understorey of tropical rainforests. Esteemed for the exquisite, vividly colored, saucer shaped flowers that grow from leaf axils, or directly from trunk and stem. They are mostly grown as greenhouse specimens by collectors, but can be used as landscaping ornamentals where conditions are suited.

Similar plants: Napoleonaea vogelii (Napoleons Hat)


Napoleonaea vogelii (Napoleons Hat) yellow flower, close up, with small black ants on petals.
Napoleonaea vogelii (Napoleons Hat) yellow flower hanging from a thin green stem with small ants.


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