Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
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
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
blue Mink
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Blue Mink
Season and care of Jacaranda and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Blue Mink season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Blue Mink Physical Information
Jacaranda and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Blue Mink are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Mink
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Mink include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Blue Mink 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 Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.