Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
North America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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 Shape
feather-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Fall Phlox
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
fall phlox
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Solanales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Jacaranda and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Fall Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Jacaranda and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Fall Phlox
Care of Jacaranda and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Fall Phlox pruning is done 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.