Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Helichrysum italicum
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, 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
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
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, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
HELICHRYSUM italicum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
करी संयंत्र
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Currykraut
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Usine de Curry
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
planta de Curry
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
φυτό Curry
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Curry planta
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
curry roślin
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Curry plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Helichrysum
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Curry Plant
Season and care of Jacaranda and Curry Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Curry Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Curry Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Curry Plant Physical Information
Jacaranda and Curry Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Curry Plant are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
- Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Curry Plant
Care of Jacaranda and Curry Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Curry Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.