Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Magenta, Black
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
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Cranesbill
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Hydrangea
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Hortensie
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Hortensia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Hortensia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Hortênsia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Hortensja
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Hibiscus
Family
Bignoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Cranesbill
Season and care of Jacaranda and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Cranesbill season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Cranesbill Physical Information
Jacaranda and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Cranesbill are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Cranesbill
Care of Jacaranda and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.