Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Number of Varieties
19210
0
40000
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-129-13
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
370.00 cm910.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
90.00 cm610.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oblong Circular Round
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Type of Soil
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
-
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
-
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Madagaskarpalme
rosa Ipe
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Pachypodium
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Pachypodium
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Mandacaru
Pink Ipe
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
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Number of Species
2530
1
27800
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