Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Oblong elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
candélabre primevère
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Onagraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Jacaranda
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Jacaranda Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Jacaranda are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Jacaranda
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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.