Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Schlumbergera
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Toothed
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
-
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Requires little pruning
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
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Eye irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
SCHLUMBERGERA x buckleyi
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
क्रिसमस कैक्टस
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Weihnachtskaktus
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Cactus de Noël
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cactus de Navidad
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Χριστούγεννα Cactus
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Cacto de Natal
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Christmas Cactus
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Nativitatis Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Schlumbergera
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Christmas Cactus
Season and care of Jacaranda and Christmas Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Christmas Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Christmas Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Christmas Cactus Physical Information
Jacaranda and Christmas Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Christmas Cactus height is 45.70 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Christmas Cactus are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Christmas Cactus flower color: Purple
- Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Christmas Cactus
Care of Jacaranda and Christmas Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Christmas Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Requires little pruning. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.