Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Asia, India, China
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
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
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Longan
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Longan
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Longan
In French
Flamboyant bleu
longane
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Longan
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Longan
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Longan
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Longan
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Longan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Dimocarpus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Longan
Season and care of Jacaranda and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Longan season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Longan Physical Information
Jacaranda and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Longan are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Longan
Care of Jacaranda and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.