Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sienna
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
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Ohio buckeye
In French
Flamboyant bleu
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Jacaranda and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.