Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma
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
-
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Red Currant
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Red Currant
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Groseille
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Grosella
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Groselha
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Red Currant
Season and care of Jacaranda and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Red Currant season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Red Currant Physical Information
Jacaranda and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Red Currant are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Red Currant
Care of Jacaranda and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.