Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Caribbean
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Campanula persicifolia, Campanula glomerata, Campanula carpatica
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PORTLANDIA grandiflora
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Bellflower, Jamaican Tree-lily
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Bellflower plant
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Glockenblumen - Pflanze
In French
Flamboyant bleu
plante Bellflower
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
planta de Bellflower
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
φυτό καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
planta Bellflower
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
dzwonek roślin
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
bellflower herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Portlandia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Chiococceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jacaranda and Bellflower
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Bellflower? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Bellflower. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Bellflower doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Bellflower 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 Bellflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Bellflower
Season and care of Jacaranda and Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Bellflower season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Bellflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bellflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Bellflower Physical Information
Jacaranda and Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bellflower height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Bellflower are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bellflower flower color: White and Light Pink
- Bellflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Bellflower
Care of Jacaranda and Bellflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bellflower pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.