Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Matthiola incana
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
By seashore, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, 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 over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fungal Diseases, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seedpod
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
MATTHIOLA incana
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Stock, Tenweeks stock, Gillyflower, Brompton Stock
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Common stock
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Garten-Levkoje
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Common stock
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Matthiola incana
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Common stock
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Matthiola incana
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Common stock
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Matthiola incana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Capparales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Matthiola
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Common Stock
Season and care of Jacaranda and Common Stock is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Common Stock Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Common Stock season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Common Stock is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Stock is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Common Stock Physical Information
Jacaranda and Common Stock physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Common Stock height is 30.00 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Common Stock are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Stock flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach and Blue Violet
- Common Stock leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Common Stock
Care of Jacaranda and Common Stock include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Common Stock 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 Common Stock needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.