Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Freesia
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
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, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Freesia
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Freesia
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Freesie
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Freesia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
fresia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
freesia
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
freesia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
frezja
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Freesia
Season and care of Jacaranda and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Freesia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Jacaranda and Freesia Physical Information
Jacaranda and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Freesia are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Freesia
Care of Jacaranda and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.