Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
United States, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in summer, 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, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
POKEBERRY
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Kermesbeere
In French
Flamboyant bleu
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Pokeberry
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
alkiermes
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Phytolacca
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Pokeberry
Season and care of Jacaranda and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Pokeberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Pokeberry Physical Information
Jacaranda and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Pokeberry are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Pokeberry
Care of Jacaranda and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.