Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
पोई
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Malabarspinat
In French
Flamboyant bleu
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Jacaranda and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Malabar Spinach season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Jacaranda and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Malabar Spinach
Care of Jacaranda and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.