Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Caribbean
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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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
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
arbre de papillon
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Jacaranda
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Jacaranda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and Jacaranda Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Jacaranda are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Jacaranda
Care of Butterfly Tree and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Butterfly Tree 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.