Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
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Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Tabebuia
choy sum
In German
Tabebuia
choy sum
In French
Tabebuia
choy sum
In Spanish
Tabebuia
choy sum
In Greek
Tabebuia
choy sum
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
choy sum
In Polish
Tabebuia
choy sum
In Latin
Tabebuia
choy sum
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Choy Sum
Season and care of Tabebuia and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Choy Sum Physical Information
Tabebuia and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Choy Sum are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Tabebuia and Choy Sum
Care of Tabebuia and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.