Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Caribbean
Europe
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Number of Varieties
185
0
40000
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-124-10
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-9
9-3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
460.00 cm15.20 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
610.00 cm15.70 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
-
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
choy sum
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
choy sum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
choy sum
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
choy sum
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
choy sum
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
choy sum
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
choy sum
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
choy sum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Capparales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Brassica
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
-
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Subfamily
-
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Number of Species
1818
1
27800
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