Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Australia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Anigozanthos
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
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 Shape
feather-shaped
Linear
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Scrophulariales
Commelinales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Anigozanthos
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Jacaranda and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Jacaranda and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Jacaranda and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.