Jacaranda

African Iris

About Jacaranda and African Iris

Jacaranda

African Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Caribbean

Southern Africa

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Perennial

Number of Varieties

1850

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-128-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm61.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Nematodes, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Ethnobotanic

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Root

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

DIETES bicolor

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

African iris, Fortnight lily

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

African Iris

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Afrikanische Iris

In French

Flamboyant bleu

African Iris

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Iris africano

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Αφρικανική Iris

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Iris africano

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Afryki Iris

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

African Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Asparagales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Dietes

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

18300

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and African Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and African Iris? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and African Iris. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and African Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and African Iris has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and African Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and African Iris

Season and care of Jacaranda and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and African Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jacaranda and African Iris Physical Information

Jacaranda and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and African Iris are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Jacaranda and African Iris

Care of Jacaranda and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.