Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern United States
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Aesculus parviflora
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, 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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.