Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
South America, Brazil
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
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Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Pitanga
In German
rosa Ipe
Pitanga
In French
rose Ipe
Pitanga
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Pitanga
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Pitanga
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Pitanga
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Pitanga
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Eugenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Pitanga
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Pitanga season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Pitanga Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Pitanga are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Pink Ipe and Pitanga
Care of Pink Ipe and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.