Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, 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, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
अजवाइन
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Ajowan
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Ajowan
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
aipo
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
seler
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Trachyspermum
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Jacaranda and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Ajwain plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Jacaranda and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Ajwain plant
Care of Jacaranda and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.