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