Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Marigold
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
गेंदा
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Ringelblume
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Souci
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Caléndula
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Malmequer
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Nogietek
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Marigold
Season and care of Jacaranda and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Marigold season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Marigold Physical Information
Jacaranda and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Marigold are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Marigold
Care of Jacaranda and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.