Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
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Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Esperanza
pinkroot
In German
Esperanza
Spigelia
In French
Esperanza
Spigelia
In Spanish
Esperanza
Spigelia
In Greek
Esperanza
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Spigelia
In Polish
Esperanza
Spigelia
In Latin
Esperanza
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Esperanza and Pinkroot
Season and care of Esperanza and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Pinkroot Physical Information
Esperanza and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Pinkroot are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Esperanza and Pinkroot
Care of Esperanza and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.