Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
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
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Canning, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Ukrainian Purple'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Plum Tomato, Tomato, Ukrainian Purple Tomato
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
बेर टमाटर
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Eiertomate
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Plum Tomato
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Tomate ciruela
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Plum ντομάτα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
tomate ameixa
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Plum Tomato
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Augue Nullam consectetur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Solanales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Plum Tomato
Season and care of Jacaranda and Plum Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Plum Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Plum Tomato season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Plum Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum Tomato is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Plum Tomato Physical Information
Jacaranda and Plum Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Plum Tomato height is 91.44 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Plum Tomato are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Plum Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Plum Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Plum Tomato
Care of Jacaranda and Plum Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Plum Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plum Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.