Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Alternanthera
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Alternanthera
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Alternanthera
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Alternanthera
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Alternanthera
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Alternanthera
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Alternanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Alternanthera
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Alternanthera
Season and care of Jacaranda and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Alternanthera season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Alternanthera Physical Information
Jacaranda and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Alternanthera are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Jacaranda and Alternanthera
Care of Jacaranda and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Alternanthera pruning is done 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 Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.