Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Applemint Baum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Applemint Arbre
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Applemint and Jacaranda
Season and care of Applemint and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Jacaranda Physical Information
Applemint and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Jacaranda are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Jacaranda
Care of Applemint and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Applemint 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.