Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Caribbean, South America
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
सीताफल
In German
rosa Ipe
Zuckerapfel
In French
rose Ipe
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Pinha
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple
Care of Pink Ipe and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.