Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Elefant von Apple
rosa Ipe
In French
Elephant d'Apple
rose Ipe
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Pink Ipe
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Lamiales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Pink Ipe
Care of Elephant Apple and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Elephant Apple 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.