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About Pink Ipe and Gala Apple


About Gala Apple and Pink Ipe


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Fruit  

Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil  
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia  

Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus  
fuji, jonathan apple  

Number of Varieties
10  
99+
25  
99+

Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas  
Cold Regions, gardens  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
5-8  

AHS Heat Zone
12-8  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
460.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender  
White, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Yellow, Red, Orange Red  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round  
Oval Cordate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Winter  
Spring, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Alternate Days  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Less Watering  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

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 central stem, Remove lateral branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting  

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Rocky Soil, Shade areas  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects  

Allergy
-  
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations  
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice  
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food  

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 / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus  
MALUS domestica 'Gala'  

Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia  
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple  

In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe  
सेब  

In German
rosa Ipe  
Gala Apfel  

In French
rose Ipe  
Gala  

In Spanish
Pink Ipe  
Gala  

In Greek
ροζ Ipe  
Gala  

In Portuguese
rosa Ipe  
Gala  

In Polish
różowy Ipe  
Gala  

In Latin
Pink Ipe  
Gala  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Rosales  

Family
Bignoniaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Handroanthus  
Malus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Dicotyledonous, Rosids  

Tribe
Tecomeae  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
30  
99+
25  
99+

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Properties of Pink Ipe and Gala Apple

Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ipe and Gala Apple? We provide you with everything About Pink Ipe and Gala Apple. Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns and Gala Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ipe does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ipe has allergic reactions like and Gala Apple 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 Gala Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Gala Apple

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

Pink Ipe and Gala Apple Physical Information

Pink Ipe and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Gala Apple are as follows:

Care of Pink Ipe and Gala Apple

Care of Pink Ipe and Gala Apple 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 Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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