Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Middle Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Perennial Grass
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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 more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
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
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma, breathing problems
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, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
हाथी घास
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Elefantengras
In French
Flamboyant bleu
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
pasto elefante
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
capim-elefante
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Pennisetum
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Jacaranda and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Elephant Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Jacaranda and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Jacaranda and Elephant Grass
Care of Jacaranda and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Elephant Grass pruning is done 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 Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.