Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, 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
Needs small amount of water
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Snow Flake
In German
Tabebuia
Schneeflocke
In French
Tabebuia
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Tabebuia
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Floco de neve
In Polish
Tabebuia
Płatek śniegu
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Snow Flake
Season and care of Tabebuia and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Snow Flake season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Snow Flake Physical Information
Tabebuia and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Snow Flake are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tabebuia and Snow Flake
Care of Tabebuia and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake pruning is done 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 Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.