Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
  
Elegance , Maiden
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
mild coastal areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
  
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
  
Saw-tooth like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies, pollinators
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
None
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
  
Anti-oxidant
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
  
extracted oil
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
  
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
  
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
  
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
  
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
  
regal geranium
  
In German
Trompete Baum
  
Regal Geranie
  
In French
Trompette Arbre
  
geranium royale
  
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
  
geranio regia
  
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
  
regal geranium
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
  
gerânio régio
  
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
  
regal geranium
  
In Latin
Tuba ligno
  
regal geranium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Cecropiaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Cecropia
  
Pelargonium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
  
Unknown
  
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Regal Geranium
Care of Trumpet Tree and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.