Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America, Brazil
Types
Coconut and Dates
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not available
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Light, Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season
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
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
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
Boron, EDTA iron, Maganese, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Bugs, Insects, Mice, Rats, Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax
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
Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Palm
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Spanish
Palma
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Palma
Tabebuia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Arecaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Palm Tree and Tabebuia
Season and care of Palm Tree and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Tree and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palm Tree is Light, Loose, Moist and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Tree is Acidic and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palm Tree and Tabebuia Physical Information
Palm Tree and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Palm Tree and Tabebuia are as follows:
Palm Tree flower color: White and Yellow
Palm Tree leaf color: Brown
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Palm Tree and Tabebuia
Care of Palm Tree and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds 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 Palm Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.