Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, 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
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, 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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Cardon
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Cardon
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Cardon
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Cardon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Cardon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Cardon
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Cardon
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Cardon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cactaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cardon and Jacaranda
Season and care of Cardon and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Jacaranda season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Jacaranda Physical Information
Cardon and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Jacaranda are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cardon and Jacaranda
Care of Cardon and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Cardon 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.