Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
reseeds, Seedlings
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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 deadheads
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
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
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Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Tabebuia
silver dollar
In German
Tabebuia
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Tabebuia
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Tabebuia
planta de la plata
In Greek
Tabebuia
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
silver dollar
In Polish
Tabebuia
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Tabebuia
silver dollar
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Tabebuia and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Tabebuia and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Tabebuia and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Tabebuia and Silver Dollar
Care of Tabebuia and Silver Dollar 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 Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.