Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires plenty of water during 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Shell Ginger
In German
rosa Ipe
Shell Ginger
In French
rose Ipe
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Shell jengibre
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Shell Ginger
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Alpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Shell Ginger
Care of Pink Ipe and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.