Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Circular cordate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
काली मिर्च
In German
rosa Ipe
Pfeffer
In French
rose Ipe
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Poivrier noir
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Pink Ipe
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Black pepper
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Black pepper Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Black pepper are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Black pepper
Care of Pink Ipe and Black pepper 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 Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.