Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Homalomena
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Homalomena
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Homalomena
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Homalomena
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Homalomena
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
homalomena
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Homalomena
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Arales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Homalomena
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Homalomena
Season and care of Jacaranda and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Homalomena season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Homalomena Physical Information
Jacaranda and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Homalomena are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Jacaranda and Homalomena
Care of Jacaranda and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.