Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep plant submerged in water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
bald cypress
In German
rosa Ipe
kahlen Zypresse
In French
rose Ipe
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
ciprés calvo
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
calvo cipreste
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Pink Ipe
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Taxodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Bald Cypress
Care of Pink Ipe and Bald Cypress 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 Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.