Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
AMMI majus
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
बिशप निराना
In German
rosa Ipe
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
rose Ipe
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
biznaga
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
różowy Ipe
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Bishop's Weed
Care of Pink Ipe and Bishop's Weed 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 Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.