Alocasia

Jacaranda

About Alocasia and Jacaranda

Alocasia

Jacaranda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Caribbean

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

7918

0 40000

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Habitat

Rainforest

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

1-8

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 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, Green

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Spade shaped

feather-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Bees, Flies

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Insect Bites

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Alocasia brisbanensis

JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

Alocasia

Neeli Gulmohur

In German

Alocasia

Palisanderholzbaum

In French

Alocasia

Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

Alocasia

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

Alocasia

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

Alocasia

Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

Alocasia

Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

Aglaonema

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arales

Scrophulariales

Family

Araceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Alocasia

Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Asterids

Tribe

Colocasieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

7918

1 27800

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Properties of Alocasia and Jacaranda

Wondering what are the properties of Alocasia and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Alocasia and Jacaranda. Alocasia doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Alocasia does not have fragrant flowers. Alocasia has allergic reactions like Poisonous, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like Poisonous, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alocasia and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alocasia and Jacaranda

Season and care of Alocasia and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.

Alocasia and Jacaranda Physical Information

Alocasia and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Jacaranda are as follows:

Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Alocasia and Jacaranda

Care of Alocasia and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.