Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Elephant Apple
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Elefant von Apple
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Dilleniales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Jacaranda and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Elephant Apple. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Jacaranda and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Elephant Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Jacaranda and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Elephant Apple
Care of Jacaranda and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.