Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Irish Moss
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
आयरिश काई
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Irish Moss
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Minuartia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Irish Moss
Season and care of Jacaranda and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Irish Moss season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Irish Moss Physical Information
Jacaranda and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Irish Moss are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Irish Moss
Care of Jacaranda and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.