Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
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Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Applemint Baum
rosa Ipe
In French
Applemint Arbre
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Mentha
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Applemint and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Applemint and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Applemint and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Applemint and Pink Ipe
Care of Applemint and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint 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.