Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Indian Corn
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
इंडियन मकई
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Mahiz
In French
Flamboyant bleu
maïs
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Maíz indio
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Αραβόσιτος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
milho
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Indian Corn
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Latin Re frumentaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Indian Corn
Season and care of Jacaranda and Indian Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Indian Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Indian Corn season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Indian Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Corn is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Indian Corn Physical Information
Jacaranda and Indian Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Indian Corn are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Corn flower color:
- Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Indian Corn
Care of Jacaranda and Indian Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Indian Corn 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 Indian Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.