Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Lignum Vitae
In German
rosa Ipe
Lignum Vitae
In French
rose Ipe
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Palo santo
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
pau-santo
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Pink Ipe
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Pink Ipe and Lignum Vitae
Care of Pink Ipe and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.