Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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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
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
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
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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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
biznaga Azul
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Echinocactus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Jacaranda and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Blue Barrel season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Jacaranda and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color:
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Barrel
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Blue Barrel pruning is done . In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.