Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Tip 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
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, 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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Gardenie
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Jacaranda and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Cape Jasmine season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Jacaranda and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Cape Jasmine
Care of Jacaranda and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.