Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Orbicular
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Tree Mallow
In German
rosa Ipe
Baum Mallow
In French
rose Ipe
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
árbol de la malva
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Mallow
In Polish
różowy Ipe
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Pink Ipe
ligno malvae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Tree Mallow
Care of Pink Ipe and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.