Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
False Indigo
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
इंडिगो
In German
rosa Ipe
falsches Indigo
In French
rose Ipe
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Falso Indigo
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
false Indigo
In Polish
różowy Ipe
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Pink Ipe
falsum indicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and False Indigo
Season and care of Pink Ipe and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and False Indigo Physical Information
Pink Ipe and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and False Indigo are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pink Ipe and False Indigo
Care of Pink Ipe and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.