Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Stenocereus thurberi
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Skin irritation, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
-
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
STENOCEREUS thurberi
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Organ pipe Cactus
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Organpipe cactus
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Organpipe cactus
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Orgue cactus
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cactus del tubo de órgano
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Εκκλησιαστικό όργανο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Cacto da tubulação de órgão
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Organ Pipe Cactus
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Organum Pipe cactus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Stenocereus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Organpipe Cactus
Season and care of Jacaranda and Organpipe Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Organpipe Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Organpipe Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Organpipe Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Organpipe Cactus is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Organpipe Cactus Physical Information
Jacaranda and Organpipe Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Organpipe Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Organpipe Cactus are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Organpipe Cactus flower color: White and Lavender
- Organpipe Cactus leaf color:
Care of Jacaranda and Organpipe Cactus
Care of Jacaranda and Organpipe Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Organpipe Cactus 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 Organpipe Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.