Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Japan
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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 Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
hakone grass
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Hakone Gras
rosa Ipe
In French
Hakone herbe
rose Ipe
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Hakone trawa
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Hakone herba
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Pink Ipe
Care of Hakone Grass and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Hakone Grass 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.