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About Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye


About Bottlebrush Buckeye and Jacaranda


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Shrub   

Origin
Caribbean   
Southeastern United States   

Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
18   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side   
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet   
White, Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Brown   

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 Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
feather-shaped   
Palmate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

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   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Frost   
Salt, Wind   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Cuttings, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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
No pruning needed, 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   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree   
Air purification, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

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   

Scientific Name

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   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Sapindales   

Family
Bignoniaceae   
Hippocastanaceae   

Genus
Jacaranda   
Aesculus   

Clade
Asterids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Hippocastanoideae   

Number of Species
18   
99+
19   
99+

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Properties of Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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:

Care of Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye

Care of Jacaranda and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, 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.

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