Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
नारियल का पेड़
In German
rosa Ipe
Kokospalme
In French
rose Ipe
Cocotier
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
El cocotero
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Coqueiro
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Pink Ipe
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Coconut Tree
Care of Pink Ipe and Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.