Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
V. × heilbornii
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In German
Babaco
Tabebuia
In French
Babaco
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Babaco
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Babaco
Tabebuia
In Polish
Babaco
Tabebuia
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Caricaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Babaco and Tabebuia
Season and care of Babaco and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Babaco and Tabebuia Physical Information
Babaco and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Tabebuia are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Babaco and Tabebuia
Care of Babaco and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.