Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Russia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Primula elatior
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Primula elatior
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Oxlip
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Flamboyant bleu
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Primula elatior
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Oxlip
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Oxlip
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Myrtales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Oenothera
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Oxlip
Season and care of Jacaranda and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Oxlip season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Oxlip Physical Information
Jacaranda and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Oxlip are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Oxlip
Care of Jacaranda and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.