Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
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 frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Chorisia
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Chorisia
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Chorisia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Chorisia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Chorisia
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Chorisia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Chorisia
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Chorisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Chorisia
Season and care of Jacaranda and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Chorisia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Chorisia Physical Information
Jacaranda and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Chorisia are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Chorisia
Care of Jacaranda and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Chorisia 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 Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.