Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
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 Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma, Skin irritation
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
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Fiber opticus Grass
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Jacaranda and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Jacaranda and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Jacaranda and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.