Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ASTERISCUS maritimus 'Gold Coin'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Asteriscus, Gold Coin Mediterranean Beach Daisy, Mediterranean Beach Daisy
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Hydrangea
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Hortensie
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Hortensia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Hortensia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Hortênsia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Hortensja
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Hibiscus
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Asteriscus
Season and care of Jacaranda and Asteriscus is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Asteriscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Asteriscus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Asteriscus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asteriscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Asteriscus Physical Information
Jacaranda and Asteriscus physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Asteriscus height is 15.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Asteriscus are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asteriscus flower color: Yellow
- Asteriscus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Asteriscus
Care of Jacaranda and Asteriscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Asteriscus 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 Asteriscus needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.