Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
पंख ईख घास
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Calamagrostis
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Jacaranda and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Jacaranda and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Jacaranda and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Feather Reed Grass 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.