Tabebuia ochracea, known as corteza amarillia in Spanish, is a timber tree native to South America, Cerrado and Pantanal vegetation in Brazil. It is very similar, closely related to, and often confused with the Golden Trumpet Tree, Tabebuia chrysotricha. It is a seasonal flowering tree, blossoming only during spring (September). During this time, all leaves fall and only flowers remain in the crown. There are three subspecies:
Tabebuia ochracea ssp. heterotricha Tabebuia ochracea ssp. neochrysantha Tabebuia ochracea ssp. ochracea
Handroanthus ochraceus subsp. ochraceus shows strong resistance to disease and is generally unlikely to be affected by illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger plants typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have bloomed. Handroanthus ochraceus subsp. ochraceust is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not require extensive care experience.
How to keep Tabebuia Ochracea.
Light
Handroanthus ochraceus subsp. ochraceus is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, which provide abundant light. It does best in Full Sun but will also tolerate Partial Sun, adjusting well to different sunlight exposures.
Temperature
Handroanthus ochraceus subsp. ochraceus comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high heat and humidity. It does not tolerate abrupt temperature changes and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It usually cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize Handroanthus ochraceus subsp. ochraceus is in early spring, as it breaks dormancy. This supports overall growth and flower development. Fertilizing improves the foliage, stems, and branches, while encouraging flowers that are large, vivid, and long-lasting. It helps transport nutrients from the roots to the flowers and boosts the plant’s health and resistance to disease.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Tabebuia
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 7.92 m to 14.94 m
- Mature Spread
- 6.1 m to 10.06 m
- Leaf Color
- Olive Drab, Dark Olive Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru
