Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
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Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Crested Iris
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Crested Iris
rosa Ipe
In French
Crested Iris
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Crested Iris
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
różowy Ipe
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Pink Ipe
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Crested Iris and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Pink Ipe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Crested Iris and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crested Iris and Pink Ipe
Care of Crested Iris and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.