Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
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, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
HIPPEASTRUM
In German
rosa Ipe
HIPPEASTRUM
In French
rose Ipe
HIPPEASTRUM
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Hippeastrum
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Hippeastrum
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
HIPPEASTRUM
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Hippeastrum
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Hippeastrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Amaryllis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Hippeastrum
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Hippeastrum is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Hippeastrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Hippeastrum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Hippeastrum Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Hippeastrum physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Hippeastrum are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Hippeastrum
Care of Pink Ipe and Hippeastrum 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 Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.