Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
आबोली
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Kracher-Blume
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
flor petardo
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
flor foguete
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
flos Firecracker
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Crossandra
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Firecracker Flower season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower
Care of Jacaranda and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.