Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
South America, Brazil
  
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
  
not available
  
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
  
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Red, Violet
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
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
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Regular watering required
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
No pruning needed, 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, No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Fruits, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Showy
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
  
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
  
CEREUS jamacaru
  
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
  
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
  
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
  
mandacaru
  
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
  
Cereus jamacaru
  
In French
Flamboyant bleu
  
Cereus jamacaru
  
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Cereus jamacaru
  
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Mandacaru
  
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
  
Mandacaru
  
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
  
Mandacaru
  
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Mandacaru
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Jacaranda
  
Cereus
  
Clade
Asterids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Careeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cactoideae
  
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Mandacaru
Season and care of Jacaranda and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Mandacaru season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Mandacaru Physical Information
Jacaranda and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Mandacaru are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jacaranda and Mandacaru
Care of Jacaranda and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.