Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Caribbean
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
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, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Tropaeolum
Properties of Jacaranda and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Mashua. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Mashua has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Mashua
Season and care of Jacaranda and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Mashua season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Mashua Physical Information
Jacaranda and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Mashua are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Mashua
Care of Jacaranda and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.