Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Central America, North America
  
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
  
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Black, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Cut back old stems to the ground
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Aphids, Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
  
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
Edible dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
  
Mirabilis jalapa
  
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
  
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
  
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
  
Mirabilis jalapa
  
In German
rosa Ipe
  
Wunderblume
  
In French
rose Ipe
  
Belle-de-nuit
  
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
  
Dondiego de noche
  
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
  
mirabilis Jalapa
  
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
  
Maravilha
  
In Polish
różowy Ipe
  
mirabilis Jalapa
  
In Latin
Pink Ipe
  
mirabilis Ja-
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Nyctaginaceae
  
Genus
Handroanthus
  
Mirabilis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Pink Ipe and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.