Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Madagascar
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Reduce watering in winter
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, 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
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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
Bark, Pods, Sap
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
DELONIX regia
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
चमकीला
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Flamboyant
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Flamboyant
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Extravagante
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Επιδεικτικός
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
extravagante
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Kwiecisty
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
flamboyant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Flamboyant Tree
Season and care of Jacaranda and Flamboyant Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Flamboyant Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Flamboyant Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Flamboyant Tree Physical Information
Jacaranda and Flamboyant Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Flamboyant Tree are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Flamboyant Tree
Care of Jacaranda and Flamboyant Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.