Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Layering, Seedlings, Stem 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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
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
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
-
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Silver bells
In German
Tabebuia
Silver bells
In French
Tabebuia
Silver bells
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Silver bells
In Greek
Tabebuia
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Silver bells
In Polish
Tabebuia
Silver bells
In Latin
Tabebuia
Silver bells
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Silver Bells
Season and care of Tabebuia and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Tabebuia and Silver Bells Physical Information
Tabebuia and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Silver Bells are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Silver Bells
Care of Tabebuia and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.