Handroanthus ochraceus
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Handroanthus ochraceus

Yellow Trumpet · Yellow Tabebuia

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
332
Observations
489

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

golden trumpet tree comes from open habitats, like sunlit meadows and forest edges, which offer abundant light. It flourishes in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight levels.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The golden trumpet tree comes from tropical areas where the weather is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well-suited to high heat and moisture. It is not tolerant of abrupt temperature shifts and prefers a steady thermal environment, so indoor temperature swings should be avoided. It typically cannot endure cold and needs relatively warm conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilization is essential for the care of the golden trumpet tree. Regular feeding during the growing season maintains the energy needed for its showy leaves and supports overall growth. Failing to fertilize can cause unhealthy foliage, reduced ornamental value, and stunted or weak growth that is more prone to breaking.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Handroanthus
Family
Bignoniaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Mature Spread
7.92 m to 11.89 m
Leaf Color
Green, Olive Drab
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Summer

Tags (6)

Common Names (2)

en Yellow Trumpet
en Yellow Tabebuia