Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
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
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
JATROPHA
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
रतनजोत
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Purgiernuß
In French
Flamboyant bleu
purghère
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
frailejón
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
jatropha
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
galamaluco
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
jatrofa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jatropha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Euphorbiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Jatropha
Season and care of Jacaranda and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Jatropha season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Jatropha Physical Information
Jacaranda and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Jatropha are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Jatropha
Care of Jacaranda and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.