Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Subtropical forests, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Purple, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Requires a lot of 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, anti inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Fatigue, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal disorders, Migraines, Rheumatism, Snakebite, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Leaves, Nut, Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
CARYOTA urens
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Fishtail Wine Palm, Solitary Fishtail Palm, Toddy Palm
In German
Tabebuia
Toddy Palm
In French
Tabebuia
toddy palm
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Caryota urens
In Greek
Tabebuia
toddy παλάμη
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
palmeira toddy
In Polish
Tabebuia
Kariota parząca
In Latin
Tabebuia
ddy palmarum
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Caryoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Toddy Palm
Season and care of Tabebuia and Toddy Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Toddy Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Toddy Palm season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toddy Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toddy Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Toddy Palm Physical Information
Tabebuia and Toddy Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Toddy Palm height is 122.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Toddy Palm are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Toddy Palm flower color: Yellow, Purple and Light Yellow
- Toddy Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Toddy Palm
Care of Tabebuia and Toddy Palm 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 Toddy Palm 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 Toddy Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.