Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
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, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
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
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Red Pitaya
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Flamboyant bleu
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Hylocereus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Jacaranda and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Red Pitaya season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Jacaranda and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of Jacaranda and Red Pitaya
Care of Jacaranda and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Red Pitaya 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 Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.