White Ipê (Tabebuia roseo-alba)

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Sunlight Requires full sun for optimal flowering; tolerates light partial shade in extreme heat

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Watering Water deeply during prolonged dry spells; drought-tolerant once established

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Temperature Thrives in warm tropical to subtropical temperatures; sensitive to frost below 10°C

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Leaf: Palmately compound, 5–7 elliptical to obovate leaflets; glossy green, deciduous in dry seasons
Flower: Trumpet-shaped, 5–8 cm long; pale pink to white with yellow throat, clustered at bare branch tips
Stem/Bark: Gray-brown, fissured mature bark; slender, branching young stems

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Watering

Water regularly during active growth; allow top 5 cm of soil to dry between waterings

Fertilization

Apply balanced diluted feed once monthly before flowering. Cease fertilization during dormant winter months

Banana peel compost tea：Use fully composted banana peels; dilute 1:25 with water for root drench to avoid nutrient burn

Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to shape canopy and remove dead or crossing branches
Thin crowded stems to improve airflow and light penetration for future blooms
Remove low suckers to maintain a single-trunk tree form if desired

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Warning: this plant may be toxic.

Pets & Humans

Pets: ASPCA: No recorded toxicity to cats

Humans: No known toxic effects to humans

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Culture: In Brazil, it is a symbolic spring-blooming tree associated with seasonal renewal

Usage: Ornamental shade tree; durable timber used for construction and furniture