Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
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
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Deltoid
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Diuretic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
VIGNA unguiculata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
लोबिया
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
cowpea
In French
Flamboyant bleu
niébé
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
caupí
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
cowpea
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Koopea
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Koopea
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Koopea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Cowpea
Season and care of Jacaranda and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Cowpea season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Cowpea Physical Information
Jacaranda and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Cowpea are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Jacaranda and Cowpea
Care of Jacaranda and Cowpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.