Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Orange Red
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Kapok baum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Fromager
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ceiba
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Mafumeira
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Asterids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Kapok
Season and care of Jacaranda and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Kapok season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Kapok Physical Information
Jacaranda and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Kapok are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Kapok
Care of Jacaranda and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.