Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Polynesia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
False Aralia
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Aralia
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
falsch Aralia
In French
Flamboyant bleu
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Aralia false
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Plerandra
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and False Aralia
Season and care of Jacaranda and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and False Aralia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and False Aralia Physical Information
Jacaranda and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and False Aralia are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Jacaranda and False Aralia
Care of Jacaranda and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.