Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Bark, Pods, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
चमकीला
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Flamboyant
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Flamboyant
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Extravagante
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
extravagante
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Kwiecisty
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
flamboyant
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Jacaranda
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Flamboyant Tree and Jacaranda Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Jacaranda are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Jacaranda
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Flamboyant Tree 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.