Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Madagascar
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Periwinkle
In German
rosa Ipe
Immergrün
In French
rose Ipe
Pervenche
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Bígaro
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Mirta
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Barwinek
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Periwinkle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Periwinkle
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Periwinkle Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Periwinkle are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Periwinkle
Care of Pink Ipe and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.