Alternanthera

Jacaranda

About Alternanthera and Jacaranda

Alternanthera

Jacaranda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

40018

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

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 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

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

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 Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Alternanthera

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

Neeli Gulmohur

In German

Alternanthera

Palisanderholzbaum

In French

Alternanthera

Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

Alternanthera

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

Alternanthera

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

Alternanthera

Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

Alternanthera

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Scrophulariales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Asterids

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

2718

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Jacaranda

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Jacaranda. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like . 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 Alternanthera and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Jacaranda

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

Alternanthera and Jacaranda Physical Information

Alternanthera and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Jacaranda are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Alternanthera and Jacaranda

Care of Alternanthera and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Alternanthera 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.