Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Caribbean
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Brown
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
Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Cordyline
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Cordyline
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Cordyline
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
cordyline
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
cordyline
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Cordyline
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Cordyline
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Cordyline
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cordyline
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
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Season and Care of Cordyline and Jacaranda
Season and care of Cordyline and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cordyline and Jacaranda Physical Information
Cordyline and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Cordyline and Jacaranda
Care of Cordyline and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Cordyline 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.