Origin
America
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In German
Zucchini
rosa Ipe
In French
Courgette
rose Ipe
In Spanish
calabacín
Pink Ipe
In Greek
κολοκύθι
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
abobrinha
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Kabaczek
różowy Ipe
In Latin
zucchini
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Handroanthus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zucchini and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Zucchini and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Pink Ipe season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Zucchini and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zucchini and Pink Ipe
Care of Zucchini and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit 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 Zucchini 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.