Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Not avilable
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
moonlight cactus
In German
rosa Ipe
Selenicereus
In French
rose Ipe
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Selenicereus
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Selenicereus
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Selenicereus
In Latin
Pink Ipe
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Hylocereeae
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Care of Pink Ipe and Moonlight cactus
Care of Pink Ipe and Moonlight cactus 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 Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.