Tecomaria capensis

Cape Honeysuckle

Message of the Flower

Power of Truth in the Subconscient

The Mother’s Comment

It can act only when sincerity is perfect.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

As there is a superconscient (something above our present consciousness) above the head from which the higher consciousness comes down into the body, so there is also a subconscient (something below our consciousness) below the feet. Matter is under the control of this power, because it is that out of which it has been created—that is why matter seems to us to be quite unconscious. The material body is very much under the influence of this power for the same reason; it is why we are not conscious of what is going on in the body, for the most part. The outer consciousness goes down into this subconscient when we are asleep, and so it becomes unaware of what is going on in us when we are asleep except for a few dreams. Many of these dreams rise up from the subconscient and are made up of old memories, impressions etc. put together in an incoherent way. For the subconscient receives impressions of all we do or experience in our lives and keeps these impressions in it, sending up often fragments of them in sleep. It is a very important part of the being, but we can do nothing much with it by the conscious will. It is the higher Force working in us that in its natural course will open the subconscient to itself and bring down into it its control and light.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - IV: The Subconscient and the Integral Yoga

The subconscient is to be penetrated by the light and made a sort of bedrock of truth, a store of right impressions, right physical responses to the Truth. Strictly speaking, it will not be subconscient at all, but a sort of bank of true values held ready for use.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - IV: The Subconscient and the Integral Yoga

Colour

bright orange to yellow, red, and sometimes pink.

Family

Bignoniaceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Peter Thunberg

Flower Size

2-3 inches in length.

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

technically has a single fused petal forming a tube, splitting into 5 lobes.

Floral Symmetry

Bilaterally symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Dark green.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub, can be trained as a small tree.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Can bloom year-round in warm climates, with peaks in spring and fall.

Climate

Prefers warm, tropical to subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Type

Adaptable to various soil types but prefers well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive; thrives in temperatures above 50F (10C).

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

May be susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

Pollinators

Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Habitat

Native to South Africa; used in landscapes worldwide in suitable climates.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for a variety of pollinators.

Ornamental

Highly valued for landscaping due to its vibrant flowers and foliage.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental; sometimes used for hedge or screen.

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered.