Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Cropland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, 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
Needs watering once a week, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
FICUS carica
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Fig
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Figura
Family
Bignoniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Fig
Season and care of Tabebuia and Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Fig season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Fig Physical Information
Tabebuia and Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Fig are as follows:
Care of Tabebuia and Fig
Care of Tabebuia and Fig 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 Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.