Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
ELAEIS guineensis
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
African Oil Palm
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
अफ्रीकी ऑयल पाम
In German
rosa Ipe
African Oil Palm
In French
rose Ipe
L'huile de palme africaine
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Aceite de Palma Africana
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Αφρικανική φοινικέλαιο
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Óleo de palma Africano
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Afrykański Olej palmowy
In Latin
Pink Ipe
African Oil Palm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Elaeis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm? We provide you with everything About Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm. Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns and African Oil Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ipe does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ipe has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and African Oil Palm has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm
Season and care of Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and African Oil Palm season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Oil Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Oil Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm Physical Information
Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas African Oil Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
African Oil Palm flower color: Ivory
- African Oil Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm
Care of Pink Ipe and African Oil Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and African Oil Palm pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Oil Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.