Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Cropland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, 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
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
FICUS carica
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Fig
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
अंजीर
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Feige
In French
Flamboyant bleu
figue
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
higo
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Σύκο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Figura
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Figa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Fig
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Fig
Season and care of Jacaranda and Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Fig season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Fig Physical Information
Jacaranda and Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Fig are as follows:
Care of Jacaranda and Fig
Care of Jacaranda and Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Fig 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 Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.