Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
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Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Tabebuia
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Tabebuia
In French
mandrake américain
Tabebuia
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Tabebuia
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Tabebuia
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Tabebuia
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Tabebuia
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mayapple and Tabebuia
Season and care of Mayapple and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Tabebuia Physical Information
Mayapple and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Tabebuia are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mayapple and Tabebuia
Care of Mayapple and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.