Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Red Buckeye
In German
rosa Ipe
Red Buckeye
In French
rose Ipe
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Red Buckeye
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Red Buckeye
Care of Pink Ipe and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.