Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Hillside, Roadsides
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Compound
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Spider mites
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TABEBUIA rosea
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Mayflower, Pink Poui, Rosy Trumpet Tree
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
बसंत रानी
Lignum Vitae
In German
rosa poui
Lignum Vitae
In French
poui rose
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
poui rosa
Palo santo
In Greek
ροζ poui
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
poui rosa
pau-santo
In Polish
różowy poui
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Pink poui
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae. Tabebuia rosea doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Tabebuia rosea does not have fragrant flowers. Tabebuia rosea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia rosea season is Spring and Lignum Vitae season is Spring. The type of soil for Tabebuia rosea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia rosea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia rosea height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Tabebuia rosea flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Tabebuia rosea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae
Care of Tabebuia rosea and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia rosea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tabebuia rosea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.