Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Fruit Trees
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
Tabebuia
कोको बेर
In German
Tabebuia
coco Plum
In French
Tabebuia
Coco Plum
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Coco Plum
In Greek
Tabebuia
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Coco Plum
In Polish
Tabebuia
coco plum
In Latin
Tabebuia
coco plum
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Coco Plum
Season and care of Tabebuia and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Coco Plum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Coco Plum Physical Information
Tabebuia and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Coco Plum are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Tabebuia and Coco Plum
Care of Tabebuia and Coco Plum 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 Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.