Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Europe
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
reseeds, Root Division
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
Drought Tolerant, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Tabebuia
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
Tabebuia
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
Tabebuia
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
Tabebuia
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
Tabebuia
Silver Feather Grass
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Tabebuia and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Silver Feather Grass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Tabebuia and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tabebuia and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Tabebuia and Silver Feather Grass 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 Feather Grass 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 Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.