Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Europe
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
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Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
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Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Applemint Tree
In German
rosa Ipe
Applemint Baum
In French
rose Ipe
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Árvore applemint
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Mentha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Applemint
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Applemint season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Applemint Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Applemint are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Applemint
Care of Pink Ipe and Applemint 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 Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.