Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
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
-
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
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, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
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
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Candlenut Baum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
arbre Candlenut
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Candlenut and Jacaranda
Season and care of Candlenut and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Jacaranda Physical Information
Candlenut and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Jacaranda are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Jacaranda
Care of Candlenut and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Candlenut 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.