Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOTA mitis
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Burmese Fishtail Palm, Fishtail Palm
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Fishtail palm
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Fishtail palm
rosa Ipe
In French
Fishtail Palm
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Fishtail palma
Pink Ipe
In Greek
ιχθυόφθαλμους παλάμη
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Fishtail palma
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Fishtail dłoni
różowy Ipe
In Latin
fishtail palma
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Caryota
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Fishtail Palm and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Fishtail Palm and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Fishtail Palm and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fishtail Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fishtail Palm is Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fishtail Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fishtail Palm and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Fishtail Palm and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Fishtail Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fishtail Palm and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Fishtail Palm flower color: Purple and Ivory
Fishtail Palm leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Fishtail Palm and Pink Ipe
Care of Fishtail Palm and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fishtail Palm 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 Fishtail Palm 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.