Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Balloon flower
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Ballonblume
In French
Flamboyant bleu
balloon Flower
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Balão flor planta
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Platycodon
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Jacaranda and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Balloon Flower season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Jacaranda and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Jacaranda and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Jacaranda and Balloon Flower
Care of Jacaranda and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.