Pink trumpet tree (Handroanthus heptaphyllus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Pink trumpet tree on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Pink trumpet tree
Handroanthus heptaphyllus, commonly known as ipê-roxo or pink lapacho, is a majestic tree native to South America, renowned for its spectacular bloom. During spring, it becomes covered in a profusion of intense pink to purple tubular flowers, creating an impressive visual impact. It is ideal for parks, large gardens, or as a street tree, providing an ephemeral yet unforgettable burst of color.
Native range
South America (mainly Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, and Uruguay)
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and optimal development. Watering should be regular during the first few years, especially in dry periods, but once established, it tolerates drought. It prefers well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic soils. A common mistake is planting it in very confined spaces, as it needs room for its large stature and root system.
How to save a dying Pink trumpet tree
- Warning signs
- Wilting or falling leaves, dry tips, no flowering, soft or stained trunk.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune dry branches. Protect from strong winds and frost. Ensure sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot), lack of sun, late frosts, poor or compacted soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and trunk retains vitality. Act quickly.