Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Flamboyant bleu
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
cólquico
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
aftomn gema
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Colchicum
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Autumn Crocus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus
Care of Jacaranda and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.