Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Australia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep immersed in water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Frogs
Allergy
Asthma
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Esperanza
Pepperwort
In German
Esperanza
Pepperwort
In French
Esperanza
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Esperanza
Pepperwort
In Greek
Esperanza
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Pepperwort
In Polish
Esperanza
Pepperwort
In Latin
Esperanza
Pepperwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Season and Care of Esperanza and Pepperwort
Season and care of Esperanza and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Pepperwort Physical Information
Esperanza and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Pepperwort are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Esperanza and Pepperwort
Care of Esperanza and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort pruning is done 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.