Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Long Elliptic
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
rosa Ipe
Kroton
In French
rose Ipe
Croton
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Croton Planta
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
cróton
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Croton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Croton
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Croton season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Croton Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Croton are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Pink Ipe and Croton
Care of Pink Ipe and Croton 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 Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.