Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, sneezing
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
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
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 Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
False Christmas Cactus
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
False Christmas Cactus
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
False Christmas Cactus
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Cactus de Noël
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
cactus de navidad
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
False Christmas Cactus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
flor de maio
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Szlumbergera ucięta
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
False Christmas Cactus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cactaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of False Christmas Cactus and Jacaranda
Season and care of False Christmas Cactus and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about False Christmas Cactus and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Christmas Cactus season is Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Christmas Cactus and Jacaranda Physical Information
False Christmas Cactus and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of False Christmas Cactus and Jacaranda are as follows:
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Jacaranda
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Christmas Cactus 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 False Christmas Cactus 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.