Product Description:
Samanea Saman Monkey Pod Flower Seeds for Planting
Add a touch of tropical elegance and grandeur to your garden with Samanea Saman, also known as the Monkey Pod Tree or Rain Tree. This stunning evergreen tree is admired for its wide, umbrella-shaped canopy, delicate pink-and-white puffball flowers, and lush green foliage. Ideal for large gardens, landscapes, and parks, the Monkey Pod Tree is both beautiful and beneficial, providing ample shade and enhancing soil quality.
Key Features:
• Produces soft, pink powder-puff-like flowers
• Large, spreading canopy ideal for shade and landscaping
• Fast-growing and low-maintenance tropical tree
• Non-GMO, high-germination-quality seeds
• Excellent for tropical and subtropical climates
• Great for large outdoor spaces and ornamental use
Specifications:
• Common Name (US): Monkey Pod Tree / Rain Tree
• Botanical Name: Samanea saman
• Variety: Monkey Pod
• Plant Type: Evergreen Tropical Tree
• Flower Color: Pink with white stamens
• Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Fall
• Foliage: Bright green, feathery leaves
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Germination Time: 14–25 days
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch (12 mm)
• Spacing: 15–20 feet apart
• Plant Height: 50–80 feet (can reach up to 100 ft in ideal conditions)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–12
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Suitable For: Large gardens, parks, landscaping, and tropical estates
Planting Guide:
• Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to soften the seed coat.
• Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in rich, well-drained soil.
• Place in full sun and keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
• Seedlings typically appear within 2–4 weeks.
• Transplant outdoors once seedlings are strong and temperatures are warm.
• Water regularly during early growth; once mature, the tree is drought-tolerant.
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