Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Potentilla bifurca, Potentilla biennis
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Fields, Open Forest, Upland
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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, 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 leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, organic fertlizers, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA 'Emilie'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Cinquefoil
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
पंचकोण
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Fingerkraut
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
potentille
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
cinquefoil
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Πεντάφυλλο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
cinquefoil
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
pięciornik
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
cinquefoil
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Potentilla
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Cinquefoil and Jacaranda
Season and care of Cinquefoil and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Cinquefoil and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinquefoil season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cinquefoil is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinquefoil is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinquefoil and Jacaranda Physical Information
Cinquefoil and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Cinquefoil height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cinquefoil and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Cinquefoil and Jacaranda
Care of Cinquefoil and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinquefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Cinquefoil 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.