Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
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
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
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
Divison, 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
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Tritoma
In German
Tabebuia
Tritoma
In French
Tabebuia
Tritoma
In Spanish
Tabebuia
tritoma
In Greek
Tabebuia
tritoma
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Tritoma
In Polish
Tabebuia
Tritoma
In Latin
Tabebuia
Trytoma
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Tritoma
Season and care of Tabebuia and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Tritoma Physical Information
Tabebuia and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Tritoma are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tabebuia and Tritoma
Care of Tabebuia and Tritoma 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 Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.