Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates, Loamy soils
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Acicular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Moth, Ring Rot, Rust, Scale
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Mites, Woodpeckers
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
drowsiness, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Digestion problems, Emmoiliant, Fights Depression, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Skin Disorders
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYOPHORBE lagenicaulis
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Bottle Palm
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Palm
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Palme
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Paume
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Palma
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Παλάμη
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Palma
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Palma
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Vero
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Scrophulariales
Family
Arecaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Bottle Palm and Jacaranda
Season and care of Bottle Palm and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Palm and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bottle Palm is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Palm and Jacaranda Physical Information
Bottle Palm and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Palm height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Palm and Jacaranda are as follows:
Bottle Palm flower color: White and Ivory
Bottle Palm leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottle Palm and Jacaranda
Care of Bottle Palm and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Palm pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bottle Palm 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.