Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-8
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
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
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
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden
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
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.