Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
Tropical Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Rocky Mountains, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist, Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Bedding, Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Vegetable
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Abelmoschus manihot
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Aibika, hibiscus spinach, ibika, bele
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
aibika
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Maniok-Bisameibisch
In French
Flamboyant bleu
L'Aibika
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Aibika
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
aibika
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Aibika
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
aibika
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
aibika
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Abelmoschus
Properties of Jacaranda and Aibika
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Aibika? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Aibika. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Aibika doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Aibika 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 Aibika and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Aibika
Season and care of Jacaranda and Aibika is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Aibika Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Aibika season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Aibika is Moist, Rich while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aibika is .
Jacaranda and Aibika Physical Information
Jacaranda and Aibika physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aibika height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Aibika are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aibika flower color: White
- Aibika leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Aibika
Care of Jacaranda and Aibika include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Aibika pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aibika needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.