Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lanceolate
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
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
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 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
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
peruvian lily
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
peruanische Lilie
In French
Flamboyant bleu
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
lirio peruano
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
lírio peruano
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Alstroemeria
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Jacaranda and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.