Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
-
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Red Cardinal
rosa Ipe
In French
Cardinal rouge
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Pink Ipe
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Red Cardinal
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Erythrina
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Tecomeae
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cardinal and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Pink Ipe
Care of Red Cardinal and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.