Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark 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
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, 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
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Mexican Heather
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Mexican Heather
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Heather mexicana
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Myrtales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Jacaranda and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Mexican Heather season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Jacaranda and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Heather
Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.