Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Canary Islands
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Echium pininana
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Tree Echium
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Baum Aciam
rosa Ipe
In French
Arbre ACIAM
rose Ipe
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Pink Ipe
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
rosa Ipe
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
różowy Ipe
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Echium
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Pink Ipe
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Pink Ipe? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Pink Ipe. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Pink Ipe has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree Echium and Pink Ipe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Tree Echium and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Pink Ipe season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Tree Echium and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tree Echium and Pink Ipe
Care of Tree Echium and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.