Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
तुरही ट्री
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Trompete Baum
In French
Mexican primrose
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Trumpet Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Trumpet Tree
Care of Mexican primrose and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
