Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Not Available
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
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
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, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Caterpillar
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
Phyllanthus acidus
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
In Hindi
Esperanza
ताहितियन आमला
In German
Esperanza
Tahitian Stachelbeere
In French
Esperanza
Tahitian Gooseberry
In Spanish
Esperanza
Tahitian grosella espinosa
In Greek
Esperanza
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Tahitian Gooseberry
In Polish
Esperanza
Tahitian agrest
In Latin
Esperanza
Tahitian Gooseberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Tahitian Gooseberry
Season and care of Esperanza and Tahitian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Tahitian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Tahitian Gooseberry Physical Information
Esperanza and Tahitian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Tahitian Gooseberry are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Esperanza and Tahitian Gooseberry
Care of Esperanza and Tahitian Gooseberry 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 Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.