Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Copper
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
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, 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
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Jumpseed
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
jumpseed
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
jumpseed
In French
Flamboyant bleu
jumpseed
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
jumpseed
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
jumpseed
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
jumpseed
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
jumpseed
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Salire celeritate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Periscaria
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Jacaranda and Jumpseed
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Jumpseed? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Jumpseed. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Jumpseed doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Jumpseed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Jumpseed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Jumpseed
Season and care of Jacaranda and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Jumpseed season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Jumpseed Physical Information
Jacaranda and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Jumpseed are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Jumpseed
Care of Jacaranda and Jumpseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.