Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Wiese Phlox
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
prado Phlox
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Solanales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Polemoniaceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Jacaranda and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Meadow Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Jacaranda and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Meadow Phlox
Care of Jacaranda and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.