Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
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, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Tabebuia
रजत बाबा
In German
Tabebuia
Silver Sage
In French
Tabebuia
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Tabebuia
silver Sage
In Greek
Tabebuia
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
silver Sage
In Polish
Tabebuia
silver Sage
In Latin
Tabebuia
Argentum Sage
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Silver Sage
Season and care of Tabebuia and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Silver Sage Physical Information
Tabebuia and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Silver Sage are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Tabebuia and Silver Sage
Care of Tabebuia and Silver Sage 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 Sage 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 Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.