Jacaranda

Elephant Bush

About Jacaranda and Elephant Bush

Jacaranda

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

Caribbean

Southern Africa

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1830

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1210-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

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, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

Elephant Bush

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Elephant Bush

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

elefante Bush

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Caryophyllales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Portulacaria

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

181

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Elephant Bush. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Elephant Bush 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 Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Jacaranda and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Elephant Bush season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jacaranda and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Jacaranda and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Jacaranda and Elephant Bush

Care of Jacaranda and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.