Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, 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
Reduce watering in winter
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
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Cleistocactus
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Cleistocactus
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Cleistocactus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Jacaranda and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Cleistocactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Jacaranda and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jacaranda and Cleistocactus
Care of Jacaranda and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.