Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Tiny
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Irish Moss
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
आयरिश काई
In German
rosa Ipe
Irish Moss
In French
rose Ipe
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Moss irlandês
In Polish
różowy Ipe
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Irish Moss
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Irish Moss
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Irish Moss season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Irish Moss Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Irish Moss are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Irish Moss
Care of Pink Ipe and Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.