Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, From bulbs
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
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
pinkroot
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Spigelia
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Spigelia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Spigelia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Spigelia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Spigelia
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Pinkroot
Season and care of Jacaranda and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Pinkroot season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Pinkroot Physical Information
Jacaranda and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Pinkroot are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Pinkroot
Care of Jacaranda and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.