Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Pastures, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Japanese Beetles
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BORAGO officinalis
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Borage, starflower
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Borage
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Borretsch
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Bourrache
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
borraja
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Borage
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Borragem
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Ogórecznik
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
borage
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Boraginaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Properties of Borage and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Borage and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Borage and Jacaranda. Borage doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Borage does not have fragrant flowers. Borage has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea. 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 Borage and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Borage and Jacaranda
Season and care of Borage and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Borage and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Borage is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Borage is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Borage and Jacaranda Physical Information
Borage and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Borage and Jacaranda are as follows:
Borage flower color: Blue
Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Borage and Jacaranda
Care of Borage and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Borage 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.