Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Caribbean
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Warmer regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
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
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Bānsa
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Bambus
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Bambou
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Bambú
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
μπαμπού
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
bambu
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Bambus
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Bamboo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Jacaranda
Clade
Not Available
Asterids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bamboo and Jacaranda
Season and care of Bamboo and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Jacaranda season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bamboo and Jacaranda Physical Information
Bamboo and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Jacaranda are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bamboo and Jacaranda
Care of Bamboo and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bamboo 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.