Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Well drained
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Black Currant
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Black Currant
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Black Currant
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
groseille noire
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
nigrum currants
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Properties of Black Currant and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Jacaranda. Black Currant has thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Black Currant and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Jacaranda
Season and care of Black Currant and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Jacaranda Physical Information
Black Currant and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Jacaranda are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Jacaranda
Care of Black Currant and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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.