Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Pink Queen
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
rosa Königin
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Reine rose
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Regina Pink
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Pink Queen
Season and care of Jacaranda and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Pink Queen season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Pink Queen Physical Information
Jacaranda and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Pink Queen are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Pink Queen
Care of Jacaranda and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.