Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Épazote
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Dysphania
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Jacaranda and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Mexican Tea season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Jacaranda and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Tea
Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.