Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Colchicum
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
colchicum
In German
rosa Ipe
colchicum
In French
rose Ipe
colchique
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Colchicum
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Colchicum
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Colchicum
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Colchicum
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Colchicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Colchicum
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Colchicum Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Colchicum are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Colchicum
Care of Pink Ipe and Colchicum 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 Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.