Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Oriental Hyacinths, Common Hyacinths
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
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
Medium
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
-
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
ह्यचीन्थ
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Hyazinthe
In French
Flamboyant bleu
jacinthe
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
jacinto
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
jacinto
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
hiacynt
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Hyacinthus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Hyacinth
Season and care of Jacaranda and Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Hyacinth season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Hyacinth Physical Information
Jacaranda and Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Hyacinth are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Hyacinth
Care of Jacaranda and Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.