Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Zuckermelone
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Melon
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Jacaranda
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Jacaranda Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Jacaranda are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Jacaranda
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Crenshaw Melon 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.