Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
White Star creeper
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
rosa Ipe
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
rose Ipe
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Pratia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Pink Ipe and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and White Star Creeper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Pink Ipe and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ipe and White Star Creeper
Care of Pink Ipe and White Star Creeper 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 White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, 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 White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.