Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
  
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
1-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-2
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
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
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
  
Y-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
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
  
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Prune ocassionally
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
  
CELOSIA argentea
  
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
  
Celosia
  
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
  
Celosia
  
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
  
Celosia
  
In French
Flamboyant bleu
  
Celosia
  
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Celosia
  
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Celosia
  
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
  
Celosia
  
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
  
celosia
  
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Celosia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Amaranthaceae
  
Genus
Jacaranda
  
Celosia
  
Clade
Asterids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Celosia
Season and care of Jacaranda and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Celosia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Celosia Physical Information
Jacaranda and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Celosia are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Celosia
Care of Jacaranda and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.