Jacaranda

Broom

About Jacaranda and Broom

Jacaranda

Broom

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Caribbean

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

18-

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

open Woodlands, sandy seeps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-126-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Black, Dark Brown, Tan

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

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

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

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

Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full 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, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bog Garden

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

CYTISUS 'Lena'

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Broom

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

Broom

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Besen

In French

Flamboyant bleu

balai

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

escoba

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

σκούπα

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

vassoura

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

miotła

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

iuniperorum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Fabales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Cytisus

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1850

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Broom

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

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Broom

Season and care of Jacaranda and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Broom season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jacaranda and Broom Physical Information

Jacaranda and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Broom are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
Broom leaf color: Green

Care of Jacaranda and Broom

Care of Jacaranda and Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Broom 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 Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.