Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores, 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
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Radermachera
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
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.