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