Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Chorisia
In German
rosa Ipe
Chorisia
In French
rose Ipe
Chorisia
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Chorisia
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Chorisia
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Chorisia
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Chorisia
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Chorisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Chorisia
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Chorisia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Chorisia Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Chorisia are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Chorisia
Care of Pink Ipe and Chorisia 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 Chorisia 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 Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.