Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
  
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
  
White, Red, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Long Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
  
Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
  
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Bark, Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
  
ADENIUM obesum
  
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
  
Sabi star, Impala lily
  
In Hindi
Esperanza
  
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
  
In German
Esperanza
  
Wüstenrose
  
In French
Esperanza
  
Desert Rose
  
In Spanish
Esperanza
  
Rosa del desierto
  
In Greek
Esperanza
  
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
  
In Portuguese
Esperanza
  
Rosa do Deserto
  
In Polish
Esperanza
  
Kwiat pustyni
  
In Latin
Esperanza
  
Desert resurrexit
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Tecoma
  
Adenium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Malouetieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Apocynoideae
  
Season and Care of Esperanza and Desert Rose
Season and care of Esperanza and Desert Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Desert Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Desert Rose Physical Information
Esperanza and Desert Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Desert Rose are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Rose flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Desert Rose leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Desert Rose
Care of Esperanza and Desert Rose 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 Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.