Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
  
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
  
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Oblong Circular Round
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Intestinal irritations
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
  
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
  
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
  
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
  
गुलाबी Ipe
  
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
  
rosa Ipe
  
In French
américaine Aloe
  
rose Ipe
  
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
  
Pink Ipe
  
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
  
ροζ Ipe
  
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
  
rosa Ipe
  
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
  
różowy Ipe
  
In Latin
American Aloe
  
Pink Ipe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Agave
  
Handroanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Agavoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Aloe and Pink Ipe
Season and care of American Aloe and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Pink Ipe Physical Information
American Aloe and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Pink Ipe are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Aloe and Pink Ipe
Care of American Aloe and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.