Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Africa
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Perennial
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Esperanza
African Iris
In German
Esperanza
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Esperanza
African Iris
In Spanish
Esperanza
Iris africano
In Greek
Esperanza
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Iris africano
In Polish
Esperanza
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Esperanza
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Esperanza and African Iris
Season and care of Esperanza and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and African Iris Physical Information
Esperanza and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and African Iris are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Esperanza and African Iris
Care of Esperanza and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.