Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
rosa Ipe
Pfeifengras
In French
rose Ipe
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
purple moor-grass
In Polish
różowy Ipe
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Molinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Pink Ipe and Molinia Caerulea 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 Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.