Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
नींबू बाम
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Lemonbalm
In French
Flamboyant bleu
mélisse
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
CITRAGO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Jacaranda and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Lemonbalm season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Jacaranda and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Lemonbalm
Care of Jacaranda and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.