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About Jacaranda and China Doll


About China Doll and Jacaranda


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
Caribbean  
Southeastern Asia, China  

Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana  
Radermachera sinica  

Number of Varieties
18  
99+
17  
99+

Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side  
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12  
10-11  

AHS Heat Zone
12-9  
10-8  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm  
99+
610.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
490.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet  
White, Gold  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
feather-shaped  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

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  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Frost  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Spores, 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  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week  

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  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches  
Prune central stem, 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, fertilize in growing season  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot  
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction  

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  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds  
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos  

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing  
Abdominal distension, Inflammation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation  
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins  
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves  
Leaves  

Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant  
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Sometimes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea  
RADERMACHERA sinica  

Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony  
China Doll  

In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur  
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़  

In German
Palisanderholzbaum  
Zimmeresche  

In French
Flamboyant bleu  
china doll  

In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia  
china doll  

In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia  
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα  

In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso  
china árvore boneca  

In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna  
China Doll drzewo  

In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia  
Sinis pupa ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Scrophulariales  
Lamiales  

Family
Bignoniaceae  
Bignoniaceae  

Genus
Jacaranda  
Radermachera  

Clade
Asterids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
Tecomeae  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
18  
99+
17  
99+

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Properties of Jacaranda and China Doll

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

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and China Doll

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

Jacaranda and China Doll Physical Information

Jacaranda and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and China Doll are as follows:

Care of Jacaranda and China Doll

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

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