Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Central America, Mexico
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Mousemelon
In German
rosa Ipe
Maus Melone
In French
rose Ipe
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Mousemelon
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
melão rato
In Polish
różowy Ipe
mysz melona
In Latin
Pink Ipe
mouse melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Cucumis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Mouse Melon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Mouse Melon
Care of Pink Ipe and Mouse Melon 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 Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.