Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Caribbean
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Lagenaria siceraria
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Dark Green
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 Shape
feather-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Lagenaria siceraria
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
लौकी
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Flaschenkürbis
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Lagenaria siceraria
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Lagenaria siceraria
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Τσότρα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Cabaça
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Tykwa pospolita
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
utrem cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Bottle Gourd
Season and care of Jacaranda and Bottle Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Bottle Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Bottle Gourd season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Gourd is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Bottle Gourd Physical Information
Jacaranda and Bottle Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Bottle Gourd are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Bottle Gourd
Care of Jacaranda and Bottle Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.