Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Flamboyant bleu
kiwai
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Theales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Actinidia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Actinidiaceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Jacaranda and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Jacaranda and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Jacaranda and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.