Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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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 Shape
Oblong
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Tip cutting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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 before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
extracted oil
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Tabebuia
regal geranium
In German
Tabebuia
Regal Geranie
In French
Tabebuia
geranium royale
In Spanish
Tabebuia
geranio regia
In Greek
Tabebuia
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
gerânio régio
In Polish
Tabebuia
regal geranium
In Latin
Tabebuia
regal geranium
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Tabebuia and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Tabebuia and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabebuia and Regal Geranium
Care of Tabebuia and Regal Geranium 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 Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.