Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Dudleya
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Dudleya
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Dudleya
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
dudleya
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Dudleya
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Dudleya
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Saxifragales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Dudleya
Season and care of Jacaranda and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Dudleya season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Dudleya Physical Information
Jacaranda and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Dudleya are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Jacaranda and Dudleya
Care of Jacaranda and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.