Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
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
Water daily during growing season, 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
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Peanut
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
मूंगफली
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Erdnuss
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Maní
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Amendoim
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Arachid
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Peanut
Season and care of Jacaranda and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Peanut season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Jacaranda and Peanut Physical Information
Jacaranda and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Peanut are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Jacaranda and Peanut
Care of Jacaranda and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.