Pink Ipe

Alternanthera

About Pink Ipe and Alternanthera

Pink Ipe

Alternanthera

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

10400

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Lavender

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong Circular Round

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Intestinal irritations

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

Common Name

Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia

Alternanthera

In Hindi

गुलाबी Ipe

Gudrisag, Garundi

In German

rosa Ipe

Alternanthera

In French

rose Ipe

Alternanthera

In Spanish

Pink Ipe

Alternanthera

In Greek

ροζ Ipe

Alternanthera

In Portuguese

rosa Ipe

Alternanthera

In Polish

różowy Ipe

Alternanthera

In Latin

Pink Ipe

Alternanthera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Handroanthus

Alternanthera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

3027

1 27800

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Properties of Pink Ipe and Alternanthera

Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ipe and Alternanthera? We provide you with everything About Pink Ipe and Alternanthera. Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns and Alternanthera doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ipe does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ipe has allergic reactions like and Alternanthera has allergic reactions like . 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 Alternanthera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Alternanthera

Season and care of Pink Ipe and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pink Ipe and Alternanthera Physical Information

Pink Ipe and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Alternanthera are as follows:

Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

Care of Pink Ipe and Alternanthera

Care of Pink Ipe and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.