Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
China Doll
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Zimmeresche
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
china doll
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
china doll
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of China Doll and Jacaranda
Season and care of China Doll and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Jacaranda Physical Information
China Doll and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Jacaranda are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Jacaranda
Care of China Doll and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll 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.