Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
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Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Macaw
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
guacamayo
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
arara
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Pink Ipe and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ipe and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Pink Ipe and Macaw. Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ipe does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ipe has allergic reactions like and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Macaw
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Macaw season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Macaw Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Macaw are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Macaw
Care of Pink Ipe and Macaw 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 Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.