Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Pelargonium
In German
rosa Ipe
Pelargonium
In French
rose Ipe
pélargonium
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
pelargonium
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
pelargônio
In Polish
różowy Ipe
pelargonia
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Pink Ipe and Scented Geranium
Care of Pink Ipe and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium pruning is done 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.