Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
-
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
टाइगर ट्री
In German
rosa Ipe
Tiger Tree
In French
rose Ipe
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Tiger Tree
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Tiger Tree
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Pink Ipe
tigris lignum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Pink Ipe and Tiger Tree
Care of Pink Ipe and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.