Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Caribbean
  
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
  
Habitat
Sandy areas
  
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Glandular
  
feather-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
  
No pruning needed, 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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Intestinal gas
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
  
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
  
JACARANDA caerulea
  
Common Name
Artichoke
  
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
  
In Hindi
Artichoke
  
Neeli Gulmohur
  
In German
Artischocke
  
Palisanderholzbaum
  
In French
Artichaut
  
Flamboyant bleu
  
In Spanish
Alcachofa
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
In Greek
αγκινάρα
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
  
Jacarandá-mimoso
  
In Polish
Karczoch
  
Jakaranda mimozolistna
  
In Latin
cactus
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Eudicotyledones
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Cynara
  
Jacaranda
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Asterids
  
Tribe
Cynareae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Artichoke and Jacaranda
Season and care of Artichoke and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Jacaranda season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Jacaranda Physical Information
Artichoke and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Jacaranda are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Jacaranda
Care of Artichoke and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Artichoke 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.