Pink Ipe

Cocoa Plant

About Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant

Pink Ipe

Cocoa Plant

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil

Mexico, Central America

Types

Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus

Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario

Number of Varieties

103

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Habitat

gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas

Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1311-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm370.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Lavender

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green, Dark Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong Circular Round

Broad, Unlobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed

Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diabetes, Diarrhea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Intestinal irritations

Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice

Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus

THEOBROMA cacao

Common Name

Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia

Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa

In Hindi

गुलाबी Ipe

कोको संयंत्र

In German

rosa Ipe

Kakaopflanze

In French

rose Ipe

usine de cacao

In Spanish

Pink Ipe

planta del cacao

In Greek

ροζ Ipe

φυτό του κακάο

In Portuguese

rosa Ipe

planta do cacau

In Polish

różowy Ipe

Kakao roślin

In Latin

Pink Ipe

Cocos herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Malvales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Sterculiaceae

Genus

Handroanthus

Theobroma

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Tecomeae

Theobromeae

Subfamily

Byttneroideae

Number of Species

3022

1 27800

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Properties of Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant

Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant. Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ipe does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ipe has allergic reactions like and Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant

Season and care of Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.

Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant Physical Information

Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant are as follows:

Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper

Care of Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant

Care of Pink Ipe and Cocoa Plant 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 Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.