Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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 Shape
feather-shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Tip 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, 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
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
regal geranium
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Regal Geranie
In French
Flamboyant bleu
geranium royale
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
geranio regia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
gerânio régio
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
regal geranium
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Pelargonium
Clade
Asterids
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Jacaranda and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Regal Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Jacaranda and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Regal Geranium
Care of Jacaranda and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.